National Geographic LIVE: Saving Nature's Symphony

Date and Time

• Sunday, Feb 28, 2027  6pm

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This inspiring speaker event features renowned National Geographic Explorers sharing epic stories of discovery, adventure and exploration.

The world is alive with sound, and acoustic biologist and National Geographic Explorer Ben Mirin makes sure it never misses a beat. From the sweet songs of morning birds and the chatter of howling lemurs to the conversations of whales, audiences go on assignment on an auditory adventure. Tune in to wildlife symphonies, discover what these voices tell us about our planet and transform science into music.

Explorer Biography:
Ben Mirin is the founding director of the Creative Conservation Lab (CCL) in partnership with Cornell University and UNC Chapel Hill. By training, Mirin is an acoustic biologist, storyteller and artist who studies sound in nature and biocultural conservation. He also composes music from his sound recordings and performs live as a “wildlife DJ.” Mirin completed his Ph.D. in 2024 at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, where he studied birdsong and the wildlife trade in Indonesia. Through science, music and media, he combines his passions to engage new audiences in a more inclusive and sustainable future for all life on Earth. Mirin is the creator and host of the digital and television series “WILD BEATS” on National Geographic Kids and Nat Geo Wild. He is also a 2016 National Geographic Explorer, Certified Educator and Speaker with National Geographic Expeditions.

Open captioning provided at this National Geographic LIVE speaker event.

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