SEASOUNDS

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Innovative marine soundscape characterization to effectively mitigate ocean and sea noise pollution

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT

SEASOUNDS is designed to bridge existing knowledge gaps concerning the understanding, characterization and modeling of the entire underwater noise propagation chain, from the noise source (e.g., offshore foundation installation, UXO disposal, shipping) to the marine animal (e.g., marine mammals, fish, invertebrates). Its methodological approach relies on concepts, models, and tools from various scientific disciplines (e.g., acoustics, seismology, mechanics, marine biology). The main goal of SEASOUNDS is to better characterize and predict marine soundscapes, in order to develop optimal underwater noise mitigation solutions, and improve the decision-making and standards setting for a sustainable Blue Growth limiting the impact on marine wildlife.

SEASOUNDS will train 10 Doctoral Candidates with high multidisciplinary, inter-sectoral and transverse skills, who will comprehend noise pollution issues in a holistic way, and hence be highly valuable for public organizations, policy makers, and stakeholders who have to take science-based decisions.

SEASOUNDS started on 01.01.2024 and runs for 4 years, until 31.12.2027. The network is coordinated by Dr. N. Favretto-Cristini (nathalie.favretto-cristini@cnrs.fr) at CNRS, Laboratory of Mechanics and Acoustics.

Check the EU Cordis fact sheet to learn more about the project.

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PARTNERS

SEASOUNDS network comprises 6 Beneficiaries and 9 Associated Partner Organizations who were purposefully selected from both academic and non-academic sectors.