(Source: CEFAS - Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science) 22 September 2015 Underwater noise in the marine environment is the focus of a new UK-wide research partnership to monitor the 'soundscape' in UK waters. The Centre for the Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has teamed up with Marine Scotland Science and the University of Exeter to analyse underwater noise data from subsea sound recorders located around the UK coast. Sources of noise in the ocean include shipping, seismic exploration, and construction activity, such as port extensions or offshore wind farms. There is...
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