Results exceed expectations for the Marine Acoustic Research Station (MARS)
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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The research station has proved its worth and has become an essential tool for understanding the marine soundscape of the St. Lawrence and the noise emitted by ships in order to limit their impact on marine wildlife such as whales.
Key Points:
- The research station has proved its worth and has become an essential tool for understanding the marine soundscape of the St. Lawrence and the noise emitted by ships in order to limit their impact on marine wildlife such as whales.
- Since the station was set up, the team has carried out 17 missions aboard partner vessels to perform vibration diagnostics.
- "The importance of the St. Lawrence River means that everyone needs to work together to develop sustainable marine shipping solutions for Canada, and the world.
- And most importantly, this research means that we can find solutions for our environment and endangered marine mammals", says the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez.