The impact of sensing Antarctica through sound: Insights from my fieldwork as a guide in Antarctica

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• Simone Eringfeld, PhD candidate, Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge University
• Thursday 21 November 2024, 14:00-15:00
• Hybrid: Seminar room, SPRI & Zoom - email organiser for details.

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This talk will present some initial findings from my research, which explores the sonic interactions of tourists with Antarctic landscapes and wildlife during field recording workshops in the Antarctic Peninsula. Data from 218 participant surveys reveals insights into how an active focus on sound as a source of sensory interaction with the environment can impact visitors’ relations to Antarctica and their attitudes towards its conservation. In this talk, I will discuss how the practice of intentional listening to polar soundscapes, encompassing vocalizations of wildlife and ambient geophonic elements as well as human-produced sounds, can stimulate sensitization to environmental change, and cultivate a heightened sense of connection and stewardship among tourists.

This talk is part of the Scott Polar Research Institute - Polar Humanities and Social Sciences ECR Workshop series.

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• AUB_Cambridge Seminars
• Department of Geography
• Hybrid: Seminar room, SPRI & Zoom - email organiser for details
• Scott Polar Research Institute - Polar Humanities and Social Sciences ECR Workshop

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