Specialist acoustic advice
and measurement services

Using scientific principles and the latest research, we provide robust solutions to address

underwater noise concerns arising from marine activities.

About Subacoustech Environmental

For over 20 years, the Subacoustech Environmental team has been providing the marine industry with the world- class expertise necessary to monitor and mitigate the effects of noise in the marine environment.

We have extensive experience in all aspects of underwater noise modelling and surveying to support developers through design, planning and implementation.

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Services

All our services are designed around the needs and objectives of our clients

Underwater Acoustic Modelling

We employ a range of different underwater noise modelling solutions, scalable to meet the needs of your project.
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Noise Measurement Services

Our expertise in measurement equipment design and deployment ensures precise results for critical events. Whether long or short-term, in-air or underwater we can provide a solution to meet your noise monitoring needs.
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Marine Mammal Mitigation

Mitigation using real-time passive acoustic monitoring (PAM), marine mammal observers and acoustic detection of marine mammals to meet your compliance obligations.
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Acoustic Research and Consultancy

Undertaking innovative research and development is our passion. We specialise in providing bespoke solutions to unique, challenging problems.
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Our Services

Testimonials

Long-term monitoring

“It’s been a pleasure working with you and the rest of the Subacoustech team. You have always been very professional and knowledgeable and the delivery of reports has been outstanding.”

- River Thames

Seismic modelling

“I would like to also say that the JNCC were very complimentary about the level of effort put in to the noise modelling and the approach taken.”

- Shetland

Windfarm piling modelling

I wanted to thank you for your input to the project. As always there were some last-minute changes and your quick turn around and commitment was much appreciated.”

- North Sea

Sound source verification survey

“The team went above and beyond on this project and did a phenomenal job. Right from the start the planning for the project was hectic but every request sent to the team was picked up on and adjusted accordingly. In the end, the clients were extremely happy and the report and findings were accepted unconditionally by both government agencies, NMFS and BOEM.”

- Massachusetts, USA

Noise in the Marine Environment

Over the past 30 years it has become increasingly evident that noise from human activities in and around the marine environment can have an impact on the marine species in that area and beyond. Unlike light and other stimuli, sound is transmitted very efficiently through water with sound often being detectable underwater at distances many times that which would be expected with noise in air.

The efficiency of sound propagation underwater allows marine animals to use sound as a method of communication, sometimes over long distances, and to sense the presence and location of objects - including prey and predators. Introducing additional noise into the environment can interfere with this.

Marine animals may obtain a great deal of information about their environment by detecting sounds from natural sources. Underwater noise caused by human activities needs careful consideration to ensure that the potential impact to marine species is understood. For more information on marine acoustics and how underwater noise may affect wildlife click below.

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