Bio-Acoustics

Bio-Acoustics

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
18 July 2025
Standardised monitoring of wind farm impacts proposed for underwater noise

A new report examines conclusions from the Marine Management Organisation’s (MMO) Strategic Renewables Unit’s (SRU) project to progress the implementation of post-consent monitoring standards

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
04 July 2025
Scottish Government report potential impact of noise on whale stranding

Following a mass stranding of 55 pilot whales on the Isle of Lewis in July 2023, the Scottish Government Marine Directorate undertook research

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
30 June 2025
New report: 20% of Europeans impacted by transport noise

A report published last week by the European Environment Agency finds that long-term exposure to transport noise in Europe is linked to a wide range of negative impacts on our health

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
11 June 2025
Consultation Ireland: Marine Planning Policy

The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment in Ireland are undertaking a public consultation on their first statutory Marine Planning Policy Statement (MPPS).

March/April 2025

The Acoustics Bulletin for March/April 2025 highlights the Institute of Acoustics' (IOA) initiatives, including progress towards chartered status, noise research projects, and the upcoming release of a new website. It also covers key topics such as the revised BS 8233 standard, the activities of the IOA's various groups, and news updates.

01 March 2025

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
05 February 2025
Measures to curb underwater noise announced

The Government have announced that plans to accelerate the development of offshore wind power will be accompanied by measures to reduce harmful underwater noise.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
31 January 2025
Consultation on national land use launched

The Government has today launched a consultation on a strategic national approach to land use in England.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
18 April 2024
Scientists concerned at loss of natural sounds

The importance of natural soundscapes as an indicator of the health of our natural world has been highlighted in national press this week.

Fiona Pizzey
Fiona Pizzey
04 December 2023
IOA Christmas Jumper Charity Day 2023

Following on from the success of our inaugural IOA Council Christmas Jumper Appeal in 2022 we are looking forward to seeing even more Members, Students and Staff getting involved this year.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
22 June 2023
Researchers recommend noise threshold for whale watching boats

Marine biologists in Australia have published the results of research into the impact of noise from whale watching tourist boats on whales.

Vicky Wills
Vicky Wills
27 February 2023
IOA Secondary Schools' Competition 2023 - Acoustics & Ecology

I am an acoustic consultant and I think sound is really interesting, even after twenty years in the industry.

Mike Potts, Stephen Turner, Paddy Fowler
Mike Potts, Stephen Turner, Paddy Fowler
04 December 2019
'The search for tranquility' full journal is now open access! Check it out.

Check out the special issue entitled 'The search for tranquility' by the environmental SCIENTIST.  The IOA contributed to this special publication.