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Acoustic Habitats
Mapping the soundscape of the Belgian coastal waters to identify acoustic habitas and their ecological function
The aim of this research is to obtain knowledge on the sound ecology of the Belgian part of the North Sea (BPNS), which is a heavily exploited area and comprises a unique sand bank system. Shipwrecks are distributed across the BPNS and can function as biodiversity hotspots.
Four acoustic recorders will be deployed at strategic places to address the following research questions:
1) How can we characterize and map the acoustic environment in the Belgian part of the North Sea?
2) What sound sources can be identified and how do they contribute to the general acoustic environment?
3) Can the acoustic complexity be linked to benthic habitats to define acoustic habitats?
4) Can the underwater sound be linked to ecological and biodiversity values?