Ocean noise in the pandemic

A student researcher analyzes open-source data to monitor human-generated ocean noise

Artash Nath is a RISE 100 Fellow and a student researcher who analyzes ocean-noise data to monitor the effects of anthropogenic (human) activity on marine mammal life. He used open-source data collected from seven different locations in North America, Europe, and New Zealand.

Human-generated ocean noise falls into very specific frequency ranges, which distinguishes it from other sounds picked up by hydrophones in the water. Artash wrote code to extract this noise data and identify changes and trends during the height of the COVID pandemic, when shipping and recreational boating was significantly reduced. In this podcast interview, Artash discusses his methodology and some of his findings.

You can find more details about his research on his website, Monitor My Ocean.

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