Professors, Assistant Professors and PhD students from the ENES lab are strongly involved in teaching at the Université Jean Monnet - Saint-Etienne. Our teachings include:
- Animal cognition
- Behavioural ecology
- Animal communication
- Ethology
- Physiology
- Ecology
- Information theory
- Statistics
International Master of Bioacoustics (MoBi)
Underwater bioacoustics (Week 5, 3 ECTS)
In the first part of the module we will review anatomical basis of the production of acoustic signals in fish, and discuss their nature, function and evolution, with a focus on acoustic communication from both emitter and receiver perspectives. Then we will look at the material and methods used to record underwater sound, with a section on signal propagation. In the second part of the module, we will see the principles, methods and applications of underwater eco-acoustic. We will see how we can assess the aquatic biodiversity based on sounds emanating from a variety of species and environments.
© Clara Amorim & Paulo Fonseca
We will analyse the relationship between eco-acoustics and bioacoustics and review the responses of individuals and communities to anthropogenic noise. We will also discuss the areas for potential future research in eco-acoustics including challenges in species conservation (i.e. use of acoustic tools to manage invasive species).
During the mornings, key theoretical notions will be presented by specialist speakers, while afternoons will be dedicated to practicals. We will review cutting edge methods and tools for the measure and analysis of underwater sounds and for the measurement of biodiversity, including the spatiotemporal sampling strategy.
Research talks on sound production and reception, acoustic communication, anthropogenic noise and underwater eco-acoustic will expose students directly to current research.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, a successful student should be able to:
1. Record underwater soundscapes and measure biodiversity from soundscapes.
2. Demonstrate a good understanding of tools for analysing underwater acoustic signals and soundscapes.
3. Demonstrate familiarity with the main issues and current topics relating to sounds production and acoustic communication in fish, eco-acoustics and anthropogenic sounds.
2023 Schedule
Day 1: Monday 9th October
Morning Lecture (4h CM : 8h30 – 12h30): Eric Parmentier
The different sound production mechanisms in fish and invertebrates. Acoustic communication in fish: nature, function and evolution.
Afternoon Practical (3h TD: 14h – 17h): Eric Parmentier
Methods to study acoustic communication in fish.
Day 2: Tuesday 10th October
Morning Lecture (4h CM : 8h30 – 12h30): Paulo Fonseca
Presentation of the course. Measure and underwater sound propagation.
Afternoon Practical (3h TP : 14h – 17h): Paulo Fonseca
Presentation of the material. How to record and measure underwater acoustic signal.
Day 3: Wednesday 11th October
Morning Practical (3h TP : 9h – 12h): Paulo Fonseca
Presentation of the material. How to record and measure underwater acoustic signal.
Afternoon Lecture (3h CM : 14h – 17h): Clara Amorim
Fish communication
Day 4: Thursday 12th October
Morning Lecture (3h CM): Lucia Di Ioro
Underwater Eco-acoustic and biodiversity
Afternoon Practical (3h TD): Lucia Di Ioro
Underwater soundscape analysis.
Day 5: Friday 13th October 2022
Morning (3h CM): ENES Lab (V. Médoc; T. Turco; W. Wang)
Anthropogenic noise: theory and examples.
Afternoon: Assessment finalization
Assessment
This module will be assessed by a one-hour exam consisting of questions on the different parts of the module.
Organisers and tutors: Marilyn Beauchaud, Vincent Medoc
Guests tutors: Clara Amorim, Lucia Di Iorio, Paolo Fonseca, Eric Parmentier.
© Marilyn Beauchaud