DAVID BAIN
 

David Bain is an Affiliate Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Washington. He has studied orcas both in captivity and the wild for over 20 years. His research has focused on social behavior, communication, and population dynamics of orcas. These studies have addressed kin and non-kin based association patterns, baby-sitting behavior, and energetics. They have also addressed sound production mechanisms; call structures, repertoires and learning; and hearing abilities. Other studies have addressed population dynamics of wild orcas and survivorship of cetaceans in captivity. Determining the effects of vessel traffic on orcas has also been a major research area, along with studies of the effects of noise on a variety of marine mammals. He has also worked on rescue and rehabilitation of several species of stranded cetaceans, including orcas entrapped in Barnes Lake and the orphaned orca "Springer." He has worked with a number of government agencies, such as the National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Geological Survey, and the Minerals Management Service. He has also worked with non-governmental organizations such as the Marine World Foundation, The Whale Museum, Center for Biological Diversity, Earth Island Institute, The Orca Relief Citizens Alliance, Orca Conservancy, and the American Cetacean Society.

David is a panelist in the discussions on 'Career Opportunities in Cetacean Research & Conservation' and on 'Captivity & Whale Watching: Scientific, Educational, and Ethical Considerations, and is participating in the poster presentations.