Research & Oceanography
Due to the rise of anthropogenic noise, marine biologists and PAM operators need to keep a constant watch, as underwater sound may affect marine species’ habitats.
Additionally, Protected Species Observers (PSO) and Marine Mammal Observers (MMO) are increasingly learning the importance of underwater acoustics in their understanding of marine wildlife. Species that science thought were soundless until a few years ago appear to express numerous acoustic signals that tell more than the eyes can see.
In addition to biological and anthropogenic sounds, geological sounds (earthquakes, thermal sources …) can be observed helping for a better understanding of oceans.
As the main bulwark against global warming, their chemicophysical properties need to be closely monitored, which can be easily implemented using AUVs, equipped with various payloads for long autonomous surveys.