Acoustic communication in fish and ecoacoustics

Fish represent the largest group of vocal vertebrates and include many species that rely on acoustic signals during social interactions, such as fights or mating. Because fish exhibit such diverse life history strategies and have simple vocal repertoires, they are excellent models to study acoustic communication amongst vertebrates. Although there are many fish species whose signals have been described there are still an overwhelming amount of sounds made by fish that have not yet been described. This is knowledge is required, for example, to monitor fish species and ecosystem health.

This internship topic aims to investigate the role of sounds in fish social interactions and how temperature and other factors influence sound production and mate choice. In addition, it aims to describe the diversity of fish sounds recorded in natural habitats.


Language requirements: 
English or Portuguese or Spanish
Specific competences required : 
Experience with field work or maintenance of fish in captivity is welcome but not mandatory. Willingness to learn and team spirit.
Safety issues: 
Accommodation possibilities : 
No. Expected housing costs could be 300-400, depending if you share a place or rent a room. Students can check for example the following site
Additional costs to be covered by the student: