International Quiet Ocean Experiment

The International Quiet Ocean Experiment (IQOE) is a global scientific research program aimed at improving understanding of the distributions of sounds in the ocean, and studying the effects of underwater noise pollution on marine life. The program has worked on promoting research, observations, and modelling to advance understanding of ocean soundscapes and the effects of sound on marine organisms. The IQOE was launched in 2015 by the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) and the Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO).[1] The program comprises an international consortium of scientists, industry partners, and governmental organizations working together to further understanding of the impact of underwater noise on the ocean environment.

International Quiet Ocean Experiment
AbbreviationIQOE
Formation2015
FounderThe Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO)
Websitehttps://www.iqoe.org

History

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The idea for the IQOE first took shape in 2011[2] during a workshop hosted by the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) and the Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO).[3] This workshop brought together scientists from various disciplines and countries who recognized the need for a coordinated global effort to understand the effects of underwater noise.

Products

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IQOE groups have produced a variety of products to accomplish the goals of the project:

References

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  1. ^ "Introducing the International Quiet Ocean Experiment" (PDF). International Science Council - Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research. 2019.
  2. ^ Boyd, Ian; Frisk, George; Urban, Ed; Tyack, Peter; Ausubel, Jesse; Seeyave, Sophie; Cato, Doug; Southall, Brendon; Weise, Michael; Andrew, Rex; Akamatsu, Tomonari; Dekeling, René; Erbe, Christine; Farmer, David; Gentry, Roger (2011-06-01). "An International Quiet Ocean Experiment". Oceanography. 24 (2): 174–181. doi:10.5670/oceanog.2011.37. hdl:10023/1909. ISSN 1042-8275.
  3. ^ admin (2021-06-07). "The year of the quiet ocean". International Science Council. Retrieved 2023-10-22.