Sensea Canada https://senseacanada.com Sun, 21 Jan 2024 19:41:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Monitoring of 16 sites in the Cap Corse and Agriate Marine Nature Park https://senseacanada.com/monitoring-of-16-sites-in-the-cap-corse-and-agriate-marine-nature-park/ https://senseacanada.com/monitoring-of-16-sites-in-the-cap-corse-and-agriate-marine-nature-park/#respond Sun, 21 Jan 2024 19:06:27 +0000 https://senseacanada.com/?p=3470

Monitoring of 16 sites in the Cap Corse and Agriate Marine Nature Park

The SINTINELLE Project

Environmental monitoring

Year of realization: 2023

Client: Parc Naturel Marin du Cap Corse et de l’Agriate

Project

This project involved the installation of cameras, thermal cameras, radar, and an AIS system to monitor 16 sites within the Cap Corse and Agriate Marine Nature Park. The project aimed to:

  • Ensure automated maritime surveillance and traffic monitoring.
  • Conduct automatic surveillance of beaches and human traffic.
  • Detect and prevent poaching.

The project included features for automatic vessel and human traffic detection, as well as the ability to provide real-time alerts.

 

As a result, the project provided recommendations for the surveillance of marine protected areas. The equipment installation for the sixteen sites of the PNMCCA took place between April 2023 and September 2023.

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Development of algorithms for passive acoustic detection

North Atlantic Right Whales

Environmental monitoring

Year of realization: 2019-2023

Client: Association des Crabiers Acadiens, Corbo Inc., Tracta Inc.

Project

Development of a deployable connected underwater passive acoustic sensor for detecting the presence of North Atlantic right whales in crab traps, in order to adapt fishing practices, and to detect cases of poaching and crab trap theft.

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Enhancing beluga whale monitoring

Environmental monitoring

Year of realization: 2020-2024

Client: Grant & Contribution of Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Project

Development of Detection and Localization Algorithms for Beluga Whales Using Passive Acoustics Adapted to Large Databases.

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Evaluation of Ship Underwater Noise Reduction Targets (UVNRTs)

Client : Transport Canada, Institut des sciences de la mer de Rimouski (ISMER)

Expertise & Consulting

Year of realization: 2023-2024

Project

Assistance to Transport Canada in supporting the ongoing development of a policy on ship underwater noise management plans and reduction targets using ship noise data collected by the MARS station on the east coast of Canada.

  • Detailed comparative analysis of MARS and SESM stations.
  • Evaluation of factors influencing noise levels.
  • Design of a data comparison method.
  • Calculation of median radiated noise levels by vessel class.
  • Discussion of cautions and interpretation limitations.

Formulation of recommendations on the applicability of radiated noise limits by geographic region.

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Maritime traffic monitoring through smart
cameras - Pointe-Noire

Environmental monitoring

Year of realization: 2023-2024

Project

Deploying cameras and an AIS antenna in the natural setting of the Saguenay Fjord estuary for continuous monitoring of maritime activity.

 

Utilizing an artificial intelligence algorithm for automatic vessel detection and classification, we aim to generate a comprehensive report detailing vessel numbers, providing insights into the impact of traffic disruptions on cetaceans.

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Impact study of the redevelopment of the Matane port – Underwater Noise Assessment

Noise impact assessment

Year of realization: 2023-2024

Project

Conducting an Underwater noise assessment for the Matane Port redevelopment project. The objective of this analysis is to identify noise sources emitted by port activities and assess their impacts on marine fauna, particularly cetaceans.

  • Utilizing numerical simulations to predict noise propagation and evaluate impacts at different stages of the projects.
  • Generating a comprehensive report on noise sources and their repercussions on fauna, specifically cetaceans.
  • Proposing mitigation strategies to minimize the adverse noise effects
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Scientific coordination of the MARS Project

Study of maritime traffic noise in the Saint-Lawrence and Proposal of noise reduction methods

Expertise & Consulting

Year of realization: 2020-2024

Project

Cédric Gervasie, President of Sensea Canada and SenseaFr, is the Scientific coordinator for the MARS project

MARS, a world-class applied research initiative, focused on understanding and measuring underwater noise generated by vessels. The project aimed to propose effective methods for noise reduction in collaboration with Canadian shipowners, navigation professionals, and regulators.

https://www.projet-mars.ca/

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Advancements in detection and localization

North Atlantic Right Whales

Environmental monitoring

Year of realization: 2020-2022

Client: Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Project

Development of Architecture and Algorithms for Black Whale Detection and Localization Using a Shore-Based Cabled Listening Network.

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Port-Vendres Underwater Noise Measurements

NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Year of realization: 2023

Client: EIFFAGE Travaux fluviaux et portuaires

Project

Measurement of initial ambient noise and noise from the renovation work at the Dezoum Quay rehabilitation construction site.

Duration: > 12 months

Pile driving, drilling, vibro-driving, ambient noise

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Acoustic Monitoring of Sensitive Coastal Habitats

Environmental monitoring

Year of realization: 2020-2023

Client: IOPR

Project

Acoustic assessment of biodiversity in various eco-regions to develop a common tool for evaluating marine biodiversity (fish, mammals, and invertebrates) and the effects of anthropogenic pressures.

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