Institute of Acoustic Ecology

The Institute of Acoustic Ecology is an organization dedicated to studying the relationship between living beings and their sonic environments. It explores how natural and human-made sounds influence ecosystems, animal behavior, and human well-being. By analyzing soundscapes—the layers of sounds in a place—it aims to raise awareness of acoustic environments’ importance and promote practices that protect healthy soundscapes. This field combines ecology, acoustics, and environmental science, emphasizing the understanding of sound as a vital component of ecological health and cultural experience.