Stories by Alexis Rudd

Alexis Rudd is a graduate student at the University of Hawaii, where she spends her time using underwater sound to learn about the distribution and behavior of dolphins and whales. Her interests also include acoustics and seabird biology. She received her B.S. in Biology at the University of Puget Sound. When she's not being a student, Alexis enjoys snorkeling, hiking and photography. Alexis blogs about whales, dolphins, sound and the sea at Sounding The Sea. You can also follow her on twitter @SoundingTheSea Follow Alexis Rudd on Twitter @SoundingTheSea

Sustainability

Japan Tsunami Debris on Pagan Island: Financial Problems May Lead to a Second Environmental Mess

This is a story about how a small island in the tropical pacific was proposed as a dumpsite for trash from the 2011 Japan tsunami. The story of Pagan Island involves the chemistry of Greece’s Pantheon, Jack Abramoff, sweatshops, and a bat so big it’s called a flying fox...

June 13, 2012 — Alexis Rudd

Sustainability

Singing Snails and Killer Whales: Parallels in Conservation

According to ancient Hawaiian legend, the snails here sing in the trees at night. There are over 30 traditional Hawaiian songs and chants that mention tree snails.

April 16, 2012 — Alexis Rudd

Sustainability

Towing My Weight: Partnering with Commercial Shipping for Whale and Dolphin Research

I didn’t give much thought to shipping until I started doing my PhD on whales and dolphins. Food magically appeared onto store shelves out of thin air, where I bought it.

March 8, 2012 — Alexis Rudd