Denise Herzing
Keynote Speaker: Marine Mammal Communication Expert & Founder of Wild Dolphin Project; TIME 100 Most Influential in AI; Guggenheim Fellow
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Denise Herzing Biography
Dr. Denise Herzing is a leading authority on dolphin behavior and communication. She is the founder and research director of the Wild Dolphin Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to studying the natural behaviors and communication of Atlantic spotted dolphins in their natural habitat. The Wild Dolphin Project, established to advance the study of dolphin communication in the wild, is recognized as the longest-running underwater dolphin research project globally. Herzing is among the few marine mammal researchers who utilize a non-invasive approach to studying wild dolphins, focusing on underwater behavior to uncover insights not accessible through surface observations.
Herzing holds a Ph.D. in behavioral biology and environmental studies, an M.A. in behavioral biology, and a B.S. in marine zoology. She serves as an affiliate assistant professor in biological sciences at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. Herzing has received a Guggenheim Fellowship, awarded for scientific achievement and promise. She is also a fellow with the Explorers Club and serves as a scientific advisor for the Lifeboat Foundation and the American Cetacean Society.
Central to Herzing's research is the pursuit of two-way communication between humans and dolphins. In collaboration with Dr. Thad Starner and his team at Georgia Tech, she helped develop the Cetacean Hearing Augmentation Telemetry device, or CHAT, a wearable technology that produces sounds in the water. Using CHAT, Herzing can generate her own whistle name and create synthetic sounds that refer to specific objects introduced to the dolphins. Building on her research, scientists have developed the first large language model for dolphin vocalizations, known as DolphinGemma. This model, created through a partnership with Georgia Institute of Technology and Google DeepMind, analyzes the Wild Dolphin Project's audio data to identify patterns in dolphin sounds and predict sequences. Herzing's contributions to artificial intelligence and marine mammal communication earned her recognition on TIME's list of the 100 Most Influential People in AI.
Herzing is co-editor of "Dolphin Communication and Cognition" and author of "Dolphin Diaries: My 25 Years with Spotted Dolphins in the Bahamas," "Is Anyone Listening? What Animals Are Saying to Each Other and to Us," and "The Wild Dolphin Project." Her work has been featured in National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, Ocean Realm, and Sonar magazines, as well as on Nature, Discovery Channel, PBS, ABC, BBC, and NHK. Herzing has presented at TED, the Society for Marine Mammalogy, European Cetacean Society, International Fund for Animal Welfare, the Explorers Club, and the Boston Museum of Science. Her decades of fieldwork, technological innovation, and commitment to understanding animal intelligence position her as a prominent voice in marine science and interspecies communication.
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Denise Herzing Speaking Topics
There are over 70 species of cetaceans, whales and dolphins, around the world. Some are cosmopolitan and others live in remote parts of the world. Researchers use various techniques to work with wild marine mammals, including photography, video, GIS, tagging and telemetry. She will describe and explore these techniques and give various examples around the world of their application.
Depending on the audience, these topics can be combined if needed to suite the interest level.
Dolphins use body language as well as sound to communicate to each other. Some of their sounds are audible to humans while other sounds are ultrasonic in nature. Through the use of specialized sound equipment we can "see" what dolphins are saying to each other and begin to decipher their culture and communication. Her talk includes special ways to visualize sound, audio examples, and underwater behavioral examples that are correlated with sound. She also talks about what work is left to do with dolphin communication and how we might "crack the code" of their language.
What is it like growing up as a dolphin in the wild? Dolphins have surprisingly long lives, strong friendships, and complex communication. It's no wonder people find these animals both intriguing and compelling. She describes her long term and ongoing field work in the Bahamas with a resident community of free-ranging spotted dolphins. Her talk includes detailed examples of the lives of dolphins in the wild, with photographs, sound and underwater video, and she describe the implication for humans and our planet.
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What topics does Denise Herzing speak about?
Denise Herzing is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Communication, Science, Author, TED, Entrepreneurship, Social Sciences, Music, Animals & Wildlife, Biology, Mathematics, Conservation, STEM, Art & Design, Research & Exploration, Influential Women, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.
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Denise Herzing generally travels from Jupiter, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Denise Herzing is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Communication, Science and Author. The estimated speaking fee range to book Denise Herzing for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Denise Herzing generally travels from Jupiter, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Danni Washington, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Sylvia Earle. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Denise Herzing for an upcoming event.
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Denise Herzing Speaking Topics
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Field Work with Whales and Dolphins around the World
There are over 70 species of cetaceans, whales and dolphins, around the world. Some are cosmopolitan and others live in remote parts of the world. Researchers use various techniques to work with wild marine mammals, including photography, video, GIS, tagging and telemetry. She will describe and explore these techniques and give various examples around the world of their application.
Depending on the audience, these topics can be combined if needed to suite the interest level.
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Dolphin Communication and Behavior
Dolphins use body language as well as sound to communicate to each other. Some of their sounds are audible to humans while other sounds are ultrasonic in nature. Through the use of specialized sound equipment we can "see" what dolphins are saying to each other and begin to decipher their culture and communication. Her talk includes special ways to visualize sound, audio examples, and underwater behavioral examples that are correlated with sound. She also talks about what work is left to do with dolphin communication and how we might "crack the code" of their language.
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Dolphin Life in the Wild
What is it like growing up as a dolphin in the wild? Dolphins have surprisingly long lives, strong friendships, and complex communication. It's no wonder people find these animals both intriguing and compelling. She describes her long term and ongoing field work in the Bahamas with a resident community of free-ranging spotted dolphins. Her talk includes detailed examples of the lives of dolphins in the wild, with photographs, sound and underwater video, and she describe the implication for humans and our planet.
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How do I book Denise Herzing to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Denise Herzing for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Denise Herzing, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Denise Herzing or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Denise Herzing for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Denise Herzing, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Denise Herzing are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Denise Herzing, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Denise Herzing speak about?
Denise Herzing is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Communication, Science, Author, TED, Entrepreneurship, Social Sciences, Music, Animals & Wildlife, Biology, Mathematics, Conservation, STEM, Art & Design, Research & Exploration, Influential Women, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking. -
Where does Denise Herzing travel from?
Denise Herzing generally travels from Jupiter, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Denise Herzing?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Denise Herzing for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Denise Herzing for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Denise Herzing or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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