As described in a recent article in MarineLink, BC Ferries has some key findings to pass along to other vessel operators considering the implementation of underwater radiated noise targets. Important lessons were learned during investigations of how they might reduce the noise from their passenger ferries transiting the Salish Sea, which is home to the endangered southern resident killer whales (SRKWs).

In the May issue of Ocean News & Technology, JASCO’s Chief Communications Officer Roberto Racca gives a panoramic on new mobile platforms apt to be equipped with acoustic monitoring instruments to both detect the presence of vocalizing marine animals and assess their exposure to noise from construction and operation of offshore wind farms.

A video production featuring thoughts and recollections from some of the preeminent scientists of the past half century in the field of underwater acoustics has been published by the Institute of Acoustics and the UK Acoustics Network to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the A B Wood medal. The medal with attendant prize is awarded in alternate years to acousticians based in the UK/Europe (even years) and in the USA/Canada (odd years). One of the 24 medal winners featured in the video is Dr. Michael Ainslie, a senior scientist with JASCO Applied Sciences based in the Netherlands.