Effects on animals/habitals

Midlands Branch: Using ecoacoustics to monitor the Common Cuckoo in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and AGM

MIDLANDS BRANCH EVENING MEETING THURSDAY 7 AUGUST 18:00 FOR AN 18:30 START ARUP ONE CENTENARY WAY BIRMINGHAM B3 3AY IN PERSON AND HYBRID

07 August 2025, 06:00 PM

Scottish Government report potential impact of noise on whale stranding

Following a mass stranding of 55 pilot whales on the Isle of Lewis in July 2023, the Scottish Government Marine Directorate undertook research

Impact of airport expansion - evidence session in parliament

As part of their ongoing enquiry into the impact of airport expansion on climate and nature targets, the Environmental Audit Committee will be taking oral evidence tomorrow - Wednesday May 14th.

Bill to reduce firework noise has first reading

The Labour MP for Bradford South, Judith Cummins, had tabled a Bill aimed at reducing the noise limit for fireworks from 120 decibels (dB) to 90 dB.

Scientists concerned at loss of natural sounds

The importance of natural soundscapes as an indicator of the health of our natural world has been highlighted in national press this week.

Researchers recommend noise threshold for whale watching boats

Marine biologists in Australia have published the results of research into the impact of noise from whale watching tourist boats on whales.

'The search for tranquility' full journal is now open access! Check it out.

Check out the special issue entitled 'The search for tranquility' by the environmental SCIENTIST.  The IOA contributed to this special publication.

UK Scholarships Available for Acousticians

The Worshipful Company of Constructors, Chartered Institute of Building and the University College of Estate Management are inviting applications for the Sustainability Scholarship for 2020.

Dog, deer or Djokovic?

As the Wimbledon 2017 finals approach this weekend, it’s the time of year to revisit the annual debate: to grunt or not to grunt?