Hello all, Publication on remote passive acoustic monitoring (RPAM): Johnston, P. & Wyatt, R. (2015). Remote passive acoustic monitoring (RPAM): Listening for whales and dolphins from the safety of land. Indian Journal of Geo-Marine Sciences Vol. 44(12), December 2015, pp.1946-1950 Abstract Remote Passive Acoustic Monitoring (RPAM) is a new technology that enables the acoustic monitoring of marine mammals - from an onshore location. Acoustic data is transferred, in real time, via satellite link from an at-sea Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) system. From anywhere in the world, an RPAM operator can detect, listen to and track vocalising whales and dolphins - potentially reducing the number of operators at sea. Regulatory requirements for effective noise mitigation have increased - particularly for the protection of whales and dolphins. It has become standard practice for several industry sectors to have Marine Mammal Observers (MMOs) and PAM. Personnel dedicated to monitoring, visually and acoustically, to ensure that animals are not in the close vicinity of an active sound source. These requirements necessitate more environmental specialists going offshore, increasing safety risks and costs. From Seiche's RPAM offices in Devon, UK and Houston, USA, seven full-scale Remote PAM projects have now been completed. In total, over 12,000 hours of acoustic monitoring have been conducted from projects off Australia, South Africa, Malaysia, the US Gulf of Mexico, Canada and Trinidad & Tobago. At the latest count, 943 real time acoustic detections of marine mammals have now been recorded - from the safety of onshore offices - many miles from their actual location in the ocean. Available online at: http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/34947/1/IJMS%2044(12)%201946-... Many thanks, Phil Johnston p.johnston@seiche.com<mailto:p.johnston@seiche.com> www.seiche.com<http://www.seiche.com>