Sound is a common vector to analyse the health of Nature

The perception of sound is shared by all forms of life on Earth. It performs a primary biological function by allowing information exchange, access to food, identification of other species, and orientation in space. Primary forests, oceans and deserts govern this natural acoustic balance essential to the survival of all living beings. Through pioneering technology born from bioacoustics, and a unique scientific programme based on listening to nature's sounds, The Sense of Silence checks the planet’s pulse and establishes a protocol for its regeneration. Developing and deploying techniques that are able to monitor the sound of Nature allows to understand the interdependency of its habitats and to offer human activities a vital cohabitation with the planetary ecosystem.

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The sperm whale produces one of the loudest sounds underwater

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Oil & Gas exploration introduces in the ocean high levels of noise

To protect our health we must listen to our planet

Bioacoustics is the science of the sound of life. It studies the biological sounds produced by wildlife, their functions and the external
alterations they may undergo. Bioacoustics also reveals how noise pollution, present today both on land and sea, is causing disastrous
consequences to Nature affecting its natural balance. Bioacoustics opens up a new dimension in our perception of the world by making us discovering
sounds that were imperceptible to the human ear and yet essential to the survival of humanity.

"Bioacoustics opens up a new dimension in our perception of the world"

Michel André

Michel André: A Life dedicated to Bioacoustics

The creation in 2003 of the first European research laboratory dedicated to the effects of marine noise pollution, the LAB (Laboratory of Applied Bioacoustics) at the Technical University of Catalonia, BarcelonaTech (UPC), was Michel André's first commitment to the planet. The LAB has since played a key role in European Union research initiatives. His next great contribution, the company SONSETC, benefits from the advanced technologies developed at the LAB by guiding industries towards respecting the environment in which they operate.

It is based on the international credibility and reputation acquired by the LAB and SONSETC, that Michel André, a bioacousticien, an engineer and a biologist, founded The Sense of Silence Foundation. During the last twenty years, his work has revolutionised the way bioacoustics are applied to monitoring biodiversity and contributed to initiate ambitious conservation programs in the most fragile habitats on the planet.

2002

Rolex Awards Laureate Rolex Award for Enterprise

2003

Creation of the LAB Laboratory of Applied Bioacoustics

2007

Creation of LIDO Listen to the deep-ocean environment

2014

Creation of TSOS The Sense of Silence Foundation

1 mission - 3 areas of action

SONSETC, Making Sense of Sounds

Benefiting from the advanced technologies developed at the LAB, the company guides industries towards respecting the environment in which they operate.

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The LAB

The Laboratory of Applied Bioacoustics (Technical University of Catalonia, BarcelonaTech, UPC) is the first European research laboratory dedicated to the effects of marine noise pollution and the real-time monitoring of biodiversity.

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