The Arctic Ocean has long been one of the quietest marine environments on Earth. But that is quickly changing. New research published in npj Acoustics, combined with long-term monitoring from Ocean Networks Canada, shows that underwater noise in the Arctic is increasing and is far more complex than traditional measurements suggest. Using nearly a decade […]
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We’re thrilled to announce a new firmware update for Ocean Sonics’ icListen Hydrophones, bringing improvements that make your experience smoother, faster, and more secure. This release includes important updates to several core libraries that manage access and communication with the hydrophone. These libraries now feature enhanced security layers that are faster and more reliable than
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🚀 The 2025 Ocean Sonics Product Catalogue is Here! 🌊🎧 This year, we’re making underwater listening even easier with new Kits designed for specific listening needs! Whether you’re monitoring marine life, studying underwater soundscapes, or ensuring environmental compliance, our latest lineup of icListen Smart Hydrophones and acoustic solutions has you covered. 🔹 NEW Kits tailored
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When was the last time you used a calibrated product? Likely recently. We often check the temperature outside, weigh food at the grocery store, or maybe even use a dial gauge to work on a car. Whatever it is, we rely on these products to give us accurate results so we can make decisions. This
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A hydrophone is an underwater microphone designed to detect and record sound in water. They’ve been around for more than 100 years! The first hydrophones were created in 1914 during World War I to help submarines avoid crashing into icebergs. While today’s hydrophones are much more advanced, they still work in similar ways. Most modern
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By: Mark Wood, CEO and Founder, Ocean Sonics Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the International Underwater Glider Conference in Sweden, where I engaged with some incredible leaders in marine science and technology. This experience highlighted the growing importance of gliders in underwater monitoring, particularly for acoustic data collection. However, I noticed that there
Maximizing Insights While Minimizing Data In the era of growing processing technology, where new instruments can effortlessly collect massive amounts of data, the need for effective data budgeting has never been more crucial. Notably, data budgeting extends its significance to both recorded and real-time data, presenting a dual challenge that demands careful consideration. Challenges with
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The International Maritime Organization recently hosted a workshop that explored the relationship between greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and underwater radiated noise (URN) from ships and the opportunities to reduce them. This event brought together experts in the maritime industry, environmental organizations, and governmental bodies, all in the hopes of shedding light on the critical issue
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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