Research – Terrestrial

We conduct a broad range of terrestrial, aquatic, and marine bioacoustic research, often at large geographic scales. Many of our projects are applied, featuring a strong focus on the conservation of endangered species. More recently we have engaged in the development of acoustic metrics to assess biodiversity and ecosystem health. We are also researching new ways to collect and analyze acoustic data sets using autonomous mobile systems and algorithm development. Here is an overview of our current research portfolio:

All
Aquatic
Terrestrial
Mammals
Birds
Amphibians
Insects
Africa
Asia
Central-South America
North America
Global
  • Acoustic Localization and Density Estimation

    Automating acoustic tools to estimate species abundance for efficient, large-scale conservation monitoring.

  • Air quality and ecological community soundscapes across Borneo

    Tracking bird biodiversity and ecosystem health in northeastern U.S. parks through acoustic monitoring.

  • Ecosystem-scale Biodiversity Monitoring in California

    Comprehensive acoustic monitoring and machine learning reveal bird biodiversity across the Sierra Nevada, supporting conservation efforts and ecosystem management in the face of climate and environmental pressures.

  • Elephant Listening Project

    Seeking to help conserve the second largest block of rainforest on earth and the biodiversity that it harbors, by focusing on forest elephants as key architects of those forests, and using innovative acoustic tools at the scale of landscapes.

  • New England Birds

    Tracking bird biodiversity and ecosystem health in northeastern U.S. parks through acoustic monitoring.

  • Panama Katydids

    Uncovering katydid diversity and behavior on Barro Colorado Island using advanced acoustic monitoring and machine learning to reveal their hidden role in tropical ecosystems.

  • Pantanal Biodiversity

    Assessing bird and frog diversity in the Pantanal to inform long-term conservation strategies, focusing on migratory bird patterns and frog behavior in response to environmental changes.

  • Southeast Asia Research Program

    Regional conservation research using acoustic monitoring to study biodiversity and human activity.

  • Spotted Owls

    Monitoring population trends and responses to habitat change and supporting management of an invasive competitor.