Our Ocean Sonics team is one that is filled with talented people who are experts in their field. We regularly hold sessions at our office where one of our team members will share their expertise with the rest of our crew. When most of the world, and not just Ocean Sonics, began to work from […]
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In the lead up to world Oceans Days on June 8th, we challenged ourselves to reduce our waste and consume consciously. The average Canadian produces 2.7kgs of waste daily, and only 30% of that is recycled or composted. We wanted to challenge ourselves to see if we could reduce our waste to less than 1kg
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Oceans Day is celebrated around the world on June 8th. With many of the usual gatherings, activities and celebrations not possible this year due to the ongoing global health crisis, we thought this is a perfect time to consider our everyday activities and how we can make a positive impact. Our personal actions and can
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Imagine, it is a lovely spring morning, you wake up to the sound of birds chirping and the smell of coffee brewing. You open your window to let in some sunshine, take a deep breath of fresh air, and then quickly cover your ears because your tone deaf, rhythmically challenged neighbour has discovered a passion
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As seen in ECO Magazine September 2018 Written by Rose Fisher and Kira Coley Yellow buoys bob in the chilly water of a fjord near Canadas St. Lawrence Estuary. As the buoys silently drift through the stratified currents, an onlooker will likely have no idea about the symphony of sound playing out under the water’s
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The concept of the icListen Smart Hydrophone has been in development since 2005. Smart Hydrophones take the work out of gathering acoustic data in the ocean. They supply data in real units, processing it as needed before it is stored or sent to the operator. These hydrophones are ideal for a range of passive acoustic
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Written by Rose Fisher Winding, steep sided fjords peppered with islands comprise the Patagonia region in southern Chile. It’s a sparsely populated area, largely untouched by humans and industry. This nearly pristine environment has made the region a sanctuary for many marine mammals, in particular the secretive and endangered sei whale. Because of its untouched
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Written by Rose Fisher On the East Coast of Canada, nestled between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, is one of the most unique ocean environments in North America, The Bay of Fundy. While it’s famous for having the highest tides in the world, there is much more to this charismatic environment than just its rapidly
