WODA Workshop

Underwater Sound in Relation to Dredging: Translating science into first-hand guidance

Objective of the workshop / Learning

26 March 2015, Paris, France

Via interactive presentations, held by international leading experts, WODA will bring the Technical Guidance ‘to life'. Also, based on the latest knowledge and experience, guidance will be given on how to assess the effects of the underwater sound from dredging operations on marine life.

Participants will learn about:

  • Underwater sound in general and how its impact should be
    assessed
  • How underwater sound should be measured
  • Sound levels of various dredging activities
  • Documented impacts of underwater sound from dredging
  • How dredging noise impacts can be managed

Last update: 26 January 2015