Modeling studies for Gulf of Mexico OCS Proposed Geological and Geophysical Activities
2015-2018 — Gulf of Mexico, United States
Clients: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), International Association of Geophysical Contractors, American Petroleum Institute
Acoustic Propagation and Marine Mammal Exposure Modeling Report (2015, 385 p) plus Addendum (2017, 6 p)
Cumulative and Chronic Effects Report (2015, 50 p) plus Addendum (2017, 12 p)
Acoustic Exposure Model Variable Analysis (2017, 171 p)
Comprehensive modelling studies to estimate acoustic exposure of protected species, estimate reduction of listening area and communication space due to seismic activities, and determine the influence and importance of modelling parameters on model outcomes. In support of the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for geological and geophysical activities in the Gulf of Mexico.
