Webinar Archive: Marine Invertebrates and Sound
Marine invertebrates and sound Overview
Marine invertebrates represent the largest proportion of marine biomass and are indicators of ocean health. Recent studies have revealed there are large number of invertebrates sensitive to sounds. Sensory organs which allow the organisms to maintain equilibrium in the water column and to sense gravity are integral to sound perception. This webinar will review the most current scientific knowledge on invertebrate bioacoustics (sound production, reception, sensitivity), as well as on how marine invertebrates are affected by anthropogenic noises.
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Marine invertebrates and sound – April 30, 2025
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Dr. Marta Solé, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona TECH (UPC)
Dr. Marta Solé is a senior researcher at the Laboratory of Applied Bioacoustics (LAB) – Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona TECH (UPC) – where she has worked since 2004. She is responsible for the Department of Biology at the LAB. Her research involves the development of Imaging (Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopy) and Proteomic Techniques to assess the environmental impact of anthropogenic underwater sound on marine invertebrates (Cephalopods, Mollusks, Gastropods, Cnidarians and Crustaceans), fish and plants. She studies the effects of anthropogenic noise on marine fauna in order to achieve non-intrusive mitigation measures and develop legislative instruments to help implement European and national policies on marine noise pollution. She has recently used these techniques to fight against pests and invasive species that cause biodiversity loss in natural ecosystems and economic losses in aquaculture and agricultural production.