Marine Acoustics

Marine acoustics is the study of sound in ocean environments. It involves how sound travels through water, how it interacts with marine life and underwater structures, and how it can be used for communication and navigation. Sounds can travel much farther in water than in air due to water's density. This field is crucial for understanding marine ecosystems, studying underwater geology, and improving technologies like sonar, which helps detect submarines and map the ocean floor. It also raises concerns about noise pollution and its impacts on marine animals such as whales and dolphins.