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Acoustic Baseline of Cetaceans in the NEOM Region

Integrated passive acoustic and visual surveys establishing distribution baselines for vulnerable dolphin and whale species.

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Client

NEOM Nature Reserve / Environment Department

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Contractor

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

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Location

Gulf of Aqaba & Northern Red Sea

schedule

Timeline

Multi-Year Passive Acoustic Monitoring

payments

Est. Value

Biodiversity Baseline Research

Acoustic Baseline of Cetaceans in the NEOM Region

description Project Overview

KAUST researchers and marine bioacousticians employ autonomous passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) hydrophone arrays anchored to the seafloor alongside visual observation catamarans to quantify cetacean vocalizations and safeguard marine mammals from construction noise.

engineering Technical Specifications

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methods

Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM), High-Frequency Hydrophones, Visual Line Transects

satellite_alt Survey & Geomatics Relevance

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