Inspiration Dissemination is a radio program on 88.7fm KBVR, Corvallis. This episode features Michelle Fournet - a M.S. student in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State UNiversity. In this episode we disscus Michelle's research on the impact of vessel noise on humpback whale communication and behavior in Alaska. Post edits for this episode were contributed by Casey Joyce.