JASCO delivers bioacoustics training course at DFO research centre
MONT-JOLI, Quebec — JASCO scientists Julien Delarue and Marie-Noël Matthews delivered a 2-day course on bioacoustics to 15 researchers and resource managers from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) at the Maurice Lamontagne Institute on 20-21 March 2014. The course included modules on:
Acoustic fundamentals
Sound propagation modelling
Effects of anthropogenic noise on marine life
Mitigation and modelling of underwater sound
International regulatory frameworks for underwater sound
Acoustic monitoring programs and equipment
Case studies from JASCO’s diverse project portfolio
The knowledge gained from the course will allow the DFO participants to critically review the acoustic component of permit applications that involve underwater noise and evaluate the requirements for, and potential effectiveness of, acoustic monitoring programs associated with approved permits.
JASCO offers the course in English, French and German, including full coursework and delivery in these languages, and tailors the material to meet specific requirements. The course will be available in Spanish later this year.
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About JASCO Applied Sciences
JASCO Applied Sciences is a world leader in the science of underwater sound and its effects on marine life. A global company founded in Victoria, Canada, in 1981, JASCO provides services from offices in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia. We provide support for all stages of environmental reviews and assessments of underwater sound for the renewable energy, oil and gas, marine construction, shipping, and defence sectors. We design, develop, and manufacture state-of-the-art oceanographic data acquisition systems to meet project demands for quality, endurance, reliability, and performance. We enable our clients to satisfy regulatory requirements by providing scientifically defensible assessments of their projects to government regulators and the public. For more information, visit: www.jasco.com.
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