Article and interview by Fundación Mar Adentro

The article highlights Felipe Otondo’s efforts to conserve Chile’s southern ecosystems through sound. His Soundlapse project uses advanced recording and AI to document biodiversity, including bird species, in places like Bosque Pehuén. The project also engages communities with tools like sound maps, silent walks, and immersive concerts, fostering environmental awareness. AI has enabled discoveries, such as identifying previously unrecorded species. Through technology, art, and education, Otondo emphasizes the role of sound in conservation

Here you can access the interview’s text.