DEMASK News

DEMASK partners use different recorders to measure underwater sound. Good calibration of the instruments is crucial to have comparable results from all these instruments....

The DEMASK project is closely involved in the activities of the technical working group on noise (TG Noise). This group operates under the European Marine Strategy Framework Directive. The project is also engaged with the OSPAR Intersessional Corresponding Group on Noise (ICG Noise). OSPAR...

Progress, challenges and future goals in tackling underwater noise pollution...

During summer, a significant amount of recreational boating takes place along the Swedish west coast. The Kosterhavet National Marine Park is renowned for its stunning landscape of islands and rich marine life, making it a popular destination for recreational boat owners. But how much underwater noi...

Underwater noise pollution from shipping is an increasingly recognized threat to marine ecosystems, particularly for species that rely on sound for communication, navigation, and feeding. As global trade continues to expand, addressing the environmental impact of noise generated by shipping is becom...

On September 18, 2024 DEMASK participated in the first informal consultation workshop aimed at improving the assessment of underwater noise impact on noise sensitive species. The event was hosted by the Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission (HELCOM) in Helsinki, Finland....

Last September, the 8th edition of the Effects of Sound in the Ocean on Marine Mammals (ESOMM) took place in The Hague/Scheveningen. At this conference, which aims to bridge the gap between science and policy on the impact of ocean sound on marine mammals, Niels Kinneging presented the DEMASK projec...

The Jomopans project has been selected as finalist for the EU Regiostars Award...

On April 3rd and 4th, 2024, the kick-off of the European project DEMASK took place at the Dutch coastal town of Zandvoort. Demask is an Interreg North Sea project which focuses on uniting policymakers, NGOs, and the maritime industry in managing the underwater soundscape of the North Sea. This proje...