# News and Announcements

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## [About the News and Announcements category](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/about-the-news-and-announcements-category/11)

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**Author:** [@leewujung](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/leewujung)\
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## [Welcome to Ocean Acoustics & Technology! 👋](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/welcome-to-ocean-acoustics-technology/5)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/system)\
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**Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/welcome-to-ocean-acoustics-technology/5 "2024-11-28T19:42:09Z")

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We are so glad you are here! This forum aims to provide a place for people who do fisheries acoustics, ocean propagation modelling and analysis, and ocean sensing to get together and ask each other questions, share opin…

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## [Collection of interesting, weird, or obscure acoustics papers](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/collection-of-interesting-weird-or-obscure-acoustics-papers/165)

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**Author:** [@Sven](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/Sven)\
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**Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 11:50am UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/collection-of-interesting-weird-or-obscure-acoustics-papers/165 "2026-08-31T11:50:44Z")

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A collection of papers that use or involve acoustics that are not just another application….

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## [Postdoc in Fish and Zooplankton Monitoring in Polar Ocean Observing Systems, AWI, Germany](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/postdoc-in-fish-and-zooplankton-monitoring-in-polar-ocean-observing-systems-awi-germany/226)

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**Author:** [@Sven](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/Sven)\
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**Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 7:00am UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/postdoc-in-fish-and-zooplankton-monitoring-in-polar-ocean-observing-systems-awi-germany/226 "2026-08-03T07:00:55Z")

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Postdoc in Fish and Zooplankton Monitoring in Polar Ocean Observing Systems (f/d/m/x) APPLY Background You will contribute to two large Horizon Europe initiatives. Beyond Arctic PASSION strengthens the Arctic Observing …

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## [PDRA vacancy: Active Acoustic Monitoring of Offshore Wind Ecosystem Effects](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/pdra-vacancy-active-acoustic-monitoring-of-offshore-wind-ecosystem-effects/225)

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**Author:** [@Benjamin.Williamson](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/Benjamin.Williamson)\
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**Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 9:44am UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/pdra-vacancy-active-acoustic-monitoring-of-offshore-wind-ecosystem-effects/225 "2026-07-15T09:44:43Z")

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We are recruiting for a PDRA in Active Acoustic Monitoring of Offshore Wind Ecosystem Effects. The position offers an exciting opportunity to integrate multi-modal ship and lander active acoustic observations with physi…

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## [Distinguished Postdoctoral Researcher at Florida International University](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/distinguished-postdoctoral-researcher-at-florida-international-university/219)

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**Author:** [@kevinboswell](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/kevinboswell)\
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**Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/distinguished-postdoctoral-researcher-at-florida-international-university/219 "2026-06-29T20:56:46Z")

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Distinguished Postdoctoral Associate- Marine Acoustics and Oceanography Research Emphasis The Marine Ecology and Acoustics Laboratory (https://boswelllab.wixsite.com/boswelllab) at Florida International University seek…

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## [Acoustics Engineer at Ulysses - The Ocean Company, San Francisco](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/acoustics-engineer-at-ulysses-the-ocean-company-san-francisco/216)

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**Author:** [@Sven](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/Sven)\
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**Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/acoustics-engineer-at-ulysses-the-ocean-company-san-francisco/216 "2026-05-07T17:37:33Z")

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Ulysses, aka The Ocean Company, is a San Francisco-based technology company building a fleet of autonomous underwater and surface vehicles. Founded in 2023, the startup aims to create an “operating system for the ocean” …

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## [Computer Vision for Ecology Workshop (cv4e)](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/computer-vision-for-ecology-workshop-cv4e/211)

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**Author:** [@sDolan](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/sDolan)\
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**Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 7:04am UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/computer-vision-for-ecology-workshop-cv4e/211 "2026-04-21T07:04:31Z")

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Building off the AI for Echosounder data workshop, there is a two-week Computer Vision for Ecology Workshop (cv4e). The aim is to work with computer scientists/machine learning experts to apply existing AI models to chal…

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## [WGFAST 2026 - Wageningen, The Netherlands](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/wgfast-2026-wageningen-the-netherlands/194)

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**Author:** [@Sven](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/Sven)\
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**Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 12:16am UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/wgfast-2026-wageningen-the-netherlands/194 "2026-04-15T00:16:24Z")

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The WGFAST meeting is fast approaching! Thank you to everyone who completed the initial registration questionnaire. We now invite all participants to submit an abstract for either a poster or an oral presentation, and t…

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## [PostDoc in "Cooperative Research and Management for Fish Spawning Aggregations in the Gulf of America" - RESTORE Science Program](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/postdoc-in-cooperative-research-and-management-for-fish-spawning-aggregations-in-the-gulf-of-america-restore-science-program/204)

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**Author:** [@Sven](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/Sven)\
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**Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 10:54am UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/postdoc-in-cooperative-research-and-management-for-fish-spawning-aggregations-in-the-gulf-of-america-restore-science-program/204 "2026-04-08T10:54:41Z")

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on behalf of Richard O’Driscoll: Marine Research Scientist / Postdoctoral Scientist We seek to hire a postdoctoral researcher to play a leading role in a 5-year project,Cooperative Research and Management for Fish …

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## [WGFAST Merchandise](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/wgfast-merchandise/203)

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**Author:** [@Sven](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/Sven)\
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**Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 2:42pm UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/wgfast-merchandise/203 "2026-04-07T14:42:20Z")

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We are offering an exclusive limited run of event T-shirts designed by Claudine Arendt. If you would like to order one (or more), please note the following: The suggested price is €25 per T-shirt (if we get at least…

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## [Non-Linear Acoustics (Open Book)](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/non-linear-acoustics-open-book/191)

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**Author:** [@Sven](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/Sven)\
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**Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/non-linear-acoustics-open-book/191 "2026-01-22T18:19:32Z")

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Freely available e-book on non-linear acoustic

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## [Deep-sea prey and environment - PostDoc at NIOZ, The Netherlands](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/deep-sea-prey-and-environment-postdoc-at-nioz-the-netherlands/189)

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**Author:** [@Sven](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/Sven)\
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**Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 12:24pm UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/deep-sea-prey-and-environment-postdoc-at-nioz-the-netherlands/189 "2026-01-12T12:24:26Z")

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Closing date for applications: January 26, 2026 Online pre-interviews: first week of February 2026 In person internivews oin Texel: 3rd week of February 2026. Starting date: 1st April 2026 or shortly after. Postdoc p…

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## [PostDoc at NOAA SWFSC for improving echo classification of small pelagic fishes using AI/ML](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/postdoc-at-noaa-swfsc-for-improving-echo-classification-of-small-pelagic-fishes-using-ai-ml/187)

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**Author:** [@jrenfree](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/jrenfree)\
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**Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 7:53pm UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/postdoc-at-noaa-swfsc-for-improving-echo-classification-of-small-pelagic-fishes-using-ai-ml/187 "2026-01-08T19:53:55Z")

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Dear WGFAST Community, I am writing to announce a new position we are hiring for through the Cooperative Institute for Marine Ecosystems and Climate (CIMEAS), associated with the attached project announcements. It is fo…

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## [Post-doc and Technician positions at Stony Brook University, New York, USA - apps due Jan 18th](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/post-doc-and-technician-positions-at-stony-brook-university-new-york-usa-apps-due-jan-18th/185)

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**Author:** [@joe.warren](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/joe.warren)\
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**Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 6:59pm UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/post-doc-and-technician-positions-at-stony-brook-university-new-york-usa-apps-due-jan-18th/185 "2025-12-30T18:59:11Z")

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My lab is looking to hire two full-time positions to assist us with our research efforts. We focus on using active acoustics to better understand fish and zooplankton populations in a variety of ocean, coastal, and estu…

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## [TEDx Talk - Sound signals from an invisible world](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/tedx-talk-sound-signals-from-an-invisible-world/184)

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**Author:** [@Sven](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/Sven)\
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**Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 8:13pm UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/tedx-talk-sound-signals-from-an-invisible-world/184 "2025-12-22T20:13:06Z")

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Here some shameless self promotion:

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## [The 8th Pacific Rim Underwater Acoustics Conference (Oct 7-9, 2026)](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/the-8th-pacific-rim-underwater-acoustics-conference-oct-7-9-2026/183)

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**Author:** [@leewujung](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/leewujung)\
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**Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 2:14am UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/the-8th-pacific-rim-underwater-acoustics-conference-oct-7-9-2026/183 "2025-12-12T02:14:47Z")

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Posting on behalf of Dr. Tom Akamatsu: The 8th Pacific Rim Underwater Acoustics Conference (PRUAC) will be held in Tokyo, Japan during October 7-9, 2026, with the theme of Physics meets biology in underwater acoustics. …

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## [Postdoc at NOAA SWFSC for Target Strength studies of small pelagic fishes](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/postdoc-at-noaa-swfsc-for-target-strength-studies-of-small-pelagic-fishes/180)

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**Author:** [@jrenfree](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/jrenfree)\
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**Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 6:37pm UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/postdoc-at-noaa-swfsc-for-target-strength-studies-of-small-pelagic-fishes/180 "2025-12-04T18:37:06Z")

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Hi all, We are hiring a postdoc scholar through the Cooperative Institute for Marine Ecosystems and Climate (CIMEAS) to analyze in situ split-beam echosounder data and estimate Target Strengths of small pelagic fishes o…

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## [PostDoc in France - Unsupervised processing of pelagic fauna sonar observations across multiple ocean platforms](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/postdoc-in-france-unsupervised-processing-of-pelagic-fauna-sonar-observations-across-multiple-ocean-platforms/179)

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**Author:** [@alejandro-ariza](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/alejandro-ariza)\
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**Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/postdoc-in-france-unsupervised-processing-of-pelagic-fauna-sonar-observations-across-multiple-ocean-platforms/179 "2025-12-04T15:08:06Z")

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Postdoctoral Title: Unsupervised processing of pelagic fauna sonar observations across multiple ocean platforms. Background: In recent years, France has been experiencing a growing number of sonar observations of pelagi…

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## [PhD opportunity at the British Antarctic Survey](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/phd-opportunity-at-the-british-antarctic-survey/177)

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**Author:** [@tdornan](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/tdornan)\
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**Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 11:45am UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/phd-opportunity-at-the-british-antarctic-survey/177 "2025-11-27T11:45:44Z")

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We have a competition funded PhD opportunity hosted here at the British Antarctic Survey (Cambridge, UK) investigating the use of autonomous platforms to study Antarctic krill. The project is part of a new Net Zero for P…

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## [Postdoc working with Great Lakes acoustics open at Cornell - From Lars Rudstam](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/postdoc-working-with-great-lakes-acoustics-open-at-cornell-from-lars-rudstam/170)

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**Author:** [@annelebourges](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/annelebourges)\
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**Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 8:39am UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/postdoc-working-with-great-lakes-acoustics-open-at-cornell-from-lars-rudstam/170 "2025-11-06T08:39:58Z")

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Acoustic Friends, we have a postdoc working with Great Lakes acoustics open at Cornell. Please spread the word. Lars Rudstam Postdoctoral Associate Department of Natural Resources and the Environment College of Agri…

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## [MS / PhD Opportunity in Right Whale PAM at University of South Carolina](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/ms-phd-opportunity-in-right-whale-pam-at-university-of-south-carolina/168)

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**Author:** [@leewujung](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/leewujung)\
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**Last updated:** [November 1, 2025, 9:32pm UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/ms-phd-opportunity-in-right-whale-pam-at-university-of-south-carolina/168 "2025-11-01T21:32:22Z")

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Dr. Erin Meyer-Gutbrod’s Conservation Oceanography lab at the University of South Carolina is recruiting a new graduate student (MS or PhD) in Marine Science for a funded Passive Acoustic Monitoring project. This project…

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## [Post-doc opportunity](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/post-doc-opportunity/167)

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**Author:** [@annelebourges](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/annelebourges)\
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**Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 3:24pm UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/post-doc-opportunity/167 "2025-10-31T15:24:42Z")

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Matt Oliver and Jonathan Cohen have a postdoc opportunity blending acoustics and optics through a NASA-funded project at the University of Delaware, USA. https://careers.udel.edu/cw/en-us/job/502477/post-doctoral-resear…

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## [ICES Workshop - Unavoidable Survey Effort Reduction 3 (WKUSER 3) 27–31 October 2025](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/ices-workshop-unavoidable-survey-effort-reduction-3-wkuser-3-27-31-october-2025/136)

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**Author:** [@Sven](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/Sven)\
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**Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/ices-workshop-unavoidable-survey-effort-reduction-3-wkuser-3-27-31-october-2025/136 "2025-07-16T14:38:02Z")

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When: 27–31 October 2025 Where: ICES Headquarters, Copenhagen, Denmark Registration open until: 31 July fill out this form It is possible to join the workshop remotely Chairs: Stan Kotwicki, Kotaro Ono, Caspe…

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## [Ocean Sciences Meeting in Glasgow, Scotland 22-27 February 2026](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/ocean-sciences-meeting-in-glasgow-scotland-22-27-february-2026/132)

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**Author:** [@Sven](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/Sven)\
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**Last updated:** [July 9, 2025, 6:15pm UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/ocean-sciences-meeting-in-glasgow-scotland-22-27-february-2026/132 "2025-07-09T18:15:00Z")

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Acoustic sessions at Ocean Sciences in Glasgow 22-27 February 2026! Wu Jung Lee, Annebelle Kok and myself will chair: OT019 - Sound Insights: Advancing Understanding of Mid- to High-Trophic Dynamics through Acoustic…

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## [(P)ICES Symposium - Small Pelagic Fish and Forage Communities, La Paz, Mexico](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/p-ices-symposium-small-pelagic-fish-and-forage-communities-la-paz-mexico/124)

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**Author:** [@Sven](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/Sven)\
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**Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 6:01pm UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/p-ices-symposium-small-pelagic-fish-and-forage-communities-la-paz-mexico/124 "2025-06-16T18:01:24Z")

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SPF-2026 aims to showcase recent advancements in SPF and forage communities research. By delving into topics encompassing ecology, population dynamics, climate and oceanic impacts, social-ecological systems, and sustaina…

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## [Meeting of the Acoustical Society of Japan and America in Hawaii: Special sessions on Animal Bioacoustics](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/meeting-of-the-acoustical-society-of-japan-and-america-in-hawaii-special-sessions-on-animal-bioacoustics/123)

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**Author:** [@xaviermouy](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/xaviermouy)\
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**Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 3:51am UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/meeting-of-the-acoustical-society-of-japan-and-america-in-hawaii-special-sessions-on-animal-bioacoustics/123 "2025-06-02T03:51:41Z")

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Dear colleagues, During Dec.1-5 in this year (2025), Acoustical Society of Japan and America will hold a joint meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, which has been organized once every 10 years. We invite you to join any of 6 sp…

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## [PhD position - PhD Using Acoustic Ecology to Understand Effects of Wind Farms on Fish and Mammals](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/phd-position-phd-using-acoustic-ecology-to-understand-effects-of-wind-farms-on-fish-and-mammals/120)

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**Author:** [@Sven](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/Sven)\
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**Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 11:10am UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/phd-position-phd-using-acoustic-ecology-to-understand-effects-of-wind-farms-on-fish-and-mammals/120 "2025-05-30T11:10:35Z")

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PhD position at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands! The announced PhD position focuses on foraging and life-cycle ecology of fish and marine mammals. The PhD will work on characterization of underwater sound…

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## [PostDoc in Greenland - Zooplankton acoustics](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/postdoc-in-greenland-zooplankton-acoustics/104)

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**Author:** [@Sven](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/Sven)\
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**Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 5:27pm UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/postdoc-in-greenland-zooplankton-acoustics/104 "2025-05-20T17:27:08Z")

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The Greenland Climate Research Centre at the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a 24-month research position focusing on the functional role of zooplankton in the carbon cyc…

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## [4 multidisciplinary Research Associate roles at the UHI ERI](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/4-multidisciplinary-research-associate-roles-at-the-uhi-eri/97)

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**Author:** [@Sven](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/u/Sven)\
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**Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 3:03am UTC](https://discourse.ocean-acoustics.org/t/4-multidisciplinary-research-associate-roles-at-the-uhi-eri/97 "2025-04-25T03:03:11Z")

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The University of the Highlands and Islands are recruiting for 4 multidisciplinary Research Associate roles at the ERI to join our expanding team working on environmental interactions and ecosystem effects of offshore re…

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