Voices Beneath the Waves: Understanding and Addressing Global Ocean Noise

The ocean’s soundscape underpins biodiversity and climate balance but is increasingly disturbed by human activity. This talk frames ocean noise as a critical yet neglected stressors shaping ecosystems and governance. It explores sources from ships to storms, links to climate change, and threats to species reliant on sound. Scientific insights and solutions—quieter ships, sustainable design, and inclusive policies—will be presented.