TBS 2025
Student testimonials
"I had such an amazing time at TBS, and I'm so grateful to be included. I learned a ton about new machine learning techniques for repertoire discovery, how to design and carry out acoustic monitoring campaigns, and which features and characteristics of sound signals are most important during the data preprocessing and wrangling stages of AI projects."
"I really enjoyed the structure of the school - I felt having four different projects kept the days fresh and exciting and gave me a lot of conversation topics with the other students."
"The Tropical Bioacoustics School was a truly amazing experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the lectures, tutorials, and interactions with both the instructors and fellow students—all set in an incredible location."
"Beyond the unforgettable snorkeling sessions and the beauty of the island, what stood out most was the opportunity to learn from true experts in the field. I gained valuable insights and practical knowledge that I look forward to applying in my own research."
"The TBS was very well organised and we had a jam-packed itinerary. It was exhausting, but more than worth it! The TBS has been a fantastic opportunity to spend two full weeks with top professors in the field of bioacoustics. This has allowed us to learn directly from them on their current and past practices and recommendations they have for good practice in the school of bioacoustics."
"This course was an incredible place to learn and truly experience research in bioacoustics."
" It was extremely beneficial to go into the field and confront its many challenges, learning how to react to and anticipate potential issues. Moreover, the opportunity to work on data we collected ourselves not only made the experience more engaging and enjoyable, but also deepened our commitment to the projects. I thoroughly enjoyed learning all these aspects, and I must say that the people I met helped me realize that research can be conducted in a healthy, enjoyable, yet serious environment. The small group size (just four per group) created a unique atmosphere for learning and collaboration. "
"The course strengthened my understanding of marine bioacoustics and helped me think about new directions for my research."
