Acoustic Fingerprinting OverviewTeamPublicationsLatest NewsTechnologies Although acoustics allow us to “see” large areas of the ocean, without additional forms of observation it can be difficult to identify unique acoustic signatures. One project the Acoustical Ocean Ecology Group is working on is matching acoustic signatures to animals by cataloging the signatures of organisms directly observed by the ROV Ventana’s camera. This is more effective than bringing pelagic organisms like fish, squid, and gelatinous creatures to the surface for analysis, as environmental and pressure changes often lower the quality of acoustic samples.By improving our catalog of known signatures and discovering patterns, we can begin to use acoustics to get a much higher resolution of understanding of large areas of the ocean. Read More Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Team Directory Kelly Benoit-Bird Science Chair/ Senior Scientist Chad Waluk Senior Research Specialist Publications All Publications Zhang, Y., B. Kieft, B.W. Hobson, B.Y. Raanan, S. Urmy, K.J. Pitz, C.M. Preston, B. Roman, K.J. Benoit-Bird, J.M. Birch, F.P. Chavez, and C.A. Scholin. 2021. Persistent sampling of vertically migrating biological layers by an autonomous underwater vehicle within the beam of a seabed-mounted echosounder. IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering, 46: 497–508. https://doi.org/10.1109/JOE.2020.2982811 Benoit-Bird, K.J., and C.M. Waluk. 2021. Remote acoustic detection and characterization of fish schooling behavior. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 150: 4329–4342. https://doi.org/10.1121/10.0007485 Urmy, S.S., and K.J. Benoit-Bird. 2021. Fear dynamically structures the ocean’s pelagic zone. Current Biology, 31: 5086–5092.e3. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2021.09.003 Hoving, H.J.T., W.F. Gilly, U. Markaida, K.J. Benoit-Bird, Z.W. Brown, P. Daniel, J.C. Field, L. Parassenti, B. Liu, and B. Campos. 2013. Extreme plasticity in life-history strategy allows a migratory predator (jumbo squid) to cope with a changing climate. Global Change Biology, 19: 2089–2103. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/gcb.12198 Sullivan, J.M., M.A. McManus, O.M. Cheriton, K.J. Benoit-Bird, L. Goodman, Z. Wang, J. Ryan, M. Stacey, D.V. Holliday, C. Greenlaw, M.A. Moline, and M. McFarland. 2010. Layered organization in the coastal ocean: An introduction to planktonic thin layers and the LOCO project. Continental Shelf Research, 30: 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.csr.2009.09.001 Latest News All News News Vertical migration timing illuminates importance of predator pressure in the ocean’s twilight zone News 06.21.21 News Acoustic award applauds scientist Kelly Benoit-Bird News 02.11.20 News Risso’s dolphins balance holding their breath and finding food Press Release 12.12.19 Technologies All Technologies Vehicle, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) ROV Ventana Technology ROV Ventana A remotely operated vehicle equipped with a Sea-Bird 19plus V2 CTD package including a dissolved oxygen sensor, transmissometer, and spatial lasers mounted on the main camera. Observatory, Cabled Observatory Monterey Accelerated Research System (MARS) Technology Monterey Accelerated Research System (MARS) MARS provides electrical power and data connections for new research instruments in the deep-sea. Vehicle, Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) Wave Glider Technology Wave Glider An autonomous surface vehicle built by Liquid Robotics, purchased and outfitted with sensors and communications gear by MBARI engineering. Vehicle, Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), Dorado Class i2MAP Technology i2MAP An autonomous underwater vehicle with a high-resolution camera, downward and forward-looking acoustic transducers, and water chemistry sensors. Vehicle, Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), Tethys Class Long-range AUV (LRAUV) Technology Long-range AUV (LRAUV) The long-range AUV (LRAUV) greatly expands the types of observations and experiments possible with autonomous platforms. Instrument MARS Echosounder Technology MARS Echosounder DEIMOS data helps researchers understand how animals in the open ocean respond to underwater events and processes. Data All Data Sorry, no results were found.
Zhang, Y., B. Kieft, B.W. Hobson, B.Y. Raanan, S. Urmy, K.J. Pitz, C.M. Preston, B. Roman, K.J. Benoit-Bird, J.M. Birch, F.P. Chavez, and C.A. Scholin. 2021. Persistent sampling of vertically migrating biological layers by an autonomous underwater vehicle within the beam of a seabed-mounted echosounder. IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering, 46: 497–508. https://doi.org/10.1109/JOE.2020.2982811
Benoit-Bird, K.J., and C.M. Waluk. 2021. Remote acoustic detection and characterization of fish schooling behavior. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 150: 4329–4342. https://doi.org/10.1121/10.0007485
Urmy, S.S., and K.J. Benoit-Bird. 2021. Fear dynamically structures the ocean’s pelagic zone. Current Biology, 31: 5086–5092.e3. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2021.09.003
Hoving, H.J.T., W.F. Gilly, U. Markaida, K.J. Benoit-Bird, Z.W. Brown, P. Daniel, J.C. Field, L. Parassenti, B. Liu, and B. Campos. 2013. Extreme plasticity in life-history strategy allows a migratory predator (jumbo squid) to cope with a changing climate. Global Change Biology, 19: 2089–2103. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/gcb.12198
Sullivan, J.M., M.A. McManus, O.M. Cheriton, K.J. Benoit-Bird, L. Goodman, Z. Wang, J. Ryan, M. Stacey, D.V. Holliday, C. Greenlaw, M.A. Moline, and M. McFarland. 2010. Layered organization in the coastal ocean: An introduction to planktonic thin layers and the LOCO project. Continental Shelf Research, 30: 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.csr.2009.09.001
News Vertical migration timing illuminates importance of predator pressure in the ocean’s twilight zone News 06.21.21
Vehicle, Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) ROV Ventana Technology ROV Ventana A remotely operated vehicle equipped with a Sea-Bird 19plus V2 CTD package including a dissolved oxygen sensor, transmissometer, and spatial lasers mounted on the main camera.
Observatory, Cabled Observatory Monterey Accelerated Research System (MARS) Technology Monterey Accelerated Research System (MARS) MARS provides electrical power and data connections for new research instruments in the deep-sea.
Vehicle, Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) Wave Glider Technology Wave Glider An autonomous surface vehicle built by Liquid Robotics, purchased and outfitted with sensors and communications gear by MBARI engineering.
Vehicle, Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), Dorado Class i2MAP Technology i2MAP An autonomous underwater vehicle with a high-resolution camera, downward and forward-looking acoustic transducers, and water chemistry sensors.
Vehicle, Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), Tethys Class Long-range AUV (LRAUV) Technology Long-range AUV (LRAUV) The long-range AUV (LRAUV) greatly expands the types of observations and experiments possible with autonomous platforms.
Instrument MARS Echosounder Technology MARS Echosounder DEIMOS data helps researchers understand how animals in the open ocean respond to underwater events and processes.