A Library for Fish Sounds
5 days ago
- #bioacoustics
- #conservation
- #marine biology
- A new effort to monitor ocean sounds reveals that coral reefs and other marine environments are full of noise from various species and human activities.
- Scientists are using sound paired with video tracking to identify specific noises made by different fish species, overcoming limitations of visual surveys and environmental DNA.
- The FishEye Collaborative has created the largest library of species-specific fish sounds by deploying a system with 360-degree video cameras and microphones in Curaçao.
- Machine learning could help identify fish sounds similarly to how smartphone apps identify bird calls, aiding conservation efforts.
- Acoustic monitoring is a promising tool for preserving coral reefs, helping track ecological health and the effectiveness of restoration efforts.
- This method could uncover previously unnoticed sounds from lesser-known marine species, providing deeper insights into reef health globally.