Working with Marine Scientists

Today we are out on the water with an internationally recognised Whale Scientist - Our skipper Rupert can be seen rigging up an acoustic device to test ocean noise in our Encounter Bay.

The survey involves placing a sound trap acoustic recorder in the ocean (see diagram). This listens to ambient ocean noise and gets a reading of our coast, the waves and the crashing noise of our rugged coastal landscape.

We then return with our vessel and do a series of 'drive-by's' at various distances from the sound trap - this provides an acoustic signature of our vessels and an indication of the engine noise heard by marine mammals at various distances.

We are so proud to be working so closely with Marine Scientists & the Department of Environment & Water.