Introducing TRANKIEL: How to reduce hydroacoustic noise from underwater explosions

durch Marc Seidel (GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel)

Mittwoch 19.11.2025, 13:15 → 14:30 Europe/Berlin

8A-002 - Hörsaal Ostufer / Lecture Hall East (GEOMAR - Standort Ostufer / GEOMAR - East Shore)

Abstract:

In rare cases, it is necessary to carry out underwater blasting. These can have an immense impact on marine fauna and the environment. As part of the Trankiel project, we are investigating new approaches to minimise the hydroacoustic noise generated by such explosions.