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Our Mission
It starts with a day in the life of the world’s underwater soundscapes
Our mission is to foster and support a global interdisciplinary community engaged in recording, analyzing and utilizing underwater sounds. By leveraging the global acoustic perspective, we aim to bolster scientific research, cultivate a deeper affinity for marine environments, and support ongoing conservation action.
Our Objectives
Collate an enduring annual global snapshot of our world's aquatic soundscapes
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Enable people to engage, celebrate and participate in passive acoustic monitoring around the world
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Advance bioacoustics research
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Use WOPAM to make bioacoustics efforts useful for conservation action
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