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Ocean observatory audio streams: navies nix bits of data that scientists savor
October 11, 2014For several years, AEI has been excited about the ever-expanding networks of ocean observatories coming online around the world. A recent article on LiveScience detailed some of the benefits of the arrays of research stations deployed offshore by Ocean Network Canada, which collect all manner of data: physical, chemical, biological, geological, and acoustic. Their two […]
Listening to the undersea world
August 8, 2012A great post over on Artemia, a University of British Columbia blog, from Jessi Lehman, reflecting on listening to the LIDO online undersea sound streams. Go read the whole thing for sure! A teaser: …These ocean observatory networks are about science and whale conservation but also about industry, development, and geopolitics. But I want to […]
New recordings detail shipping noise in key orca habitat
December 3, 2010The VENUS ocean observatory network is clarifying the degree to which waters around Vancouver Island are infused with the shipping noise. The data is reinforcing concerns that local orcas and other sea creatures are likely to experience several negative impacts, including chronic stress, the need to use more energy to talk louder, and perhaps interference […]
Canadian Academic Seismic Survey Targeted by EcoJustice
August 17, 2009UPDATE (8/27): A Canadian court has declined to issue a stay to prevent the vents survey from continuing. The ship is en route to the area, and will continue with the planned research project; the first step will be laying bottom-mounted receivers, before commencing ten days of seismic airgun operations during September. In the course […]