Protecting whales, dolphins, porpoises, and their ocean environment off San Diego and beyond.
The American Cetacean Society was the first nonprofit conservation group devoted to cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises). ACS San Diego connects our community through monthly speaker events, public outreach, responsible whale-watching excursions, and educational resources.
UPCOMING SPEAKER EVENT
Vocal Matching and Changes in Beluga Vocalizations with and without Human-generated Signals
Speaker: Alexa Manley
Description: Alexa earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in Marine Science from the University of Tampa and completed her master’s degree in Environmental and Ocean Sciences at the University of San Diego. Her thesis research focused on beluga whale communication and the contexts surrounding their vocal behaviors.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 7:00 PM PDT – In person at PLNU and on Zoom
Attend in person at Point Loma Nazarene University or online via Zoom
Zoom registration
Register in advance for the online meeting.
When: Aug 12, 2026 6:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/W_Q_kVoCT06m1Q6osDO19g
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If you cannot attend in person, use the Zoom registration button below. A valid email address is required to join the meeting.
September 9: Ted Cheeseman / Happywhale – rescheduled presentation. Details coming soon.
ACS members: email acssandiego10@gmail.com for whale-watching discount code instructions.
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