QUIETING WORKSHOP TWO
Practical Approaches for Reducing Ocean Noise Associated with Seismic Exploration
Presentations 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Theme: Science to Regulation
Operational and Engineering Solution Options for Seismic Surveys with Mike Jenkerson
Specific Engineering Solutions with Shuki Ronen
The Regulatory Perspective with Jill Lewandowski
Discussion 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Theme: Synthesis assessment with actionable solutions
Technological approaches to minimizing impacts of noise from seismic exploration
Operational approaches to minimizing impacts of noise from seismic exploration
November 28, 2022
Workshop Two: ‘Practical Approaches for Reducing Ocean Noise Associated with Seismic Exploration’ intends to foster a productive setting for stakeholders across international governing bodies, industry leaders, non-governmental organizations, and academia to debate, break down barriers, and ultimately develop data-informed and technologically advanced solutions. The focal topics of this workshop will include current status and future directions in: (1) technological approaches for reducing noise impacts from seismic exploration (e.g., vibroseis, ‘low noise’ airguns; and (2) operational approaches for reducing noise impacts from seismic (e.g., minimizing airgun array size, reducing survey area, smart scheduling). This workshop will culminate by identifying and proposing opportunities for actionable next steps.
Quieting Workshop Two: Practical Approaches for Reducing Ocean Noise Associated with Seismic Exploration
PRESENTERS OF WORKSHOP TWO
The presentations will give the audience a perspective of the science to regulation context
Director, Division of Environmental Assessment and Center for Acoustics at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in the U.S. Department of the Interior
JILL LEWANDOWSKI
Jill Lewandowski, Ph.D. is the Chief of the Division of Environmental Assessment within the Office of Environmental Programs. She also serves as the Director of BOEM’s Center for Marine Acoustics. Collectively, Jill leads a team of experts in providing national oversight of BOEM’s compliance with environmental laws and driving bureau-wide improvements to understanding, assessing and communicating environmental risk. With close to 30 years of professional experience, Jill has worked as a protected species biologist for BOEM, NOAA, and the National Wildlife Federation and remains a key expert internationally on marine sound issues. Jill holds a B.A. in Biology from the University of Virginia and a MSc. and Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Policy from George Mason University.
PANELISTS OF WORKSHOP TWO
The discussion will focus on synthesis assessment with actionable solutions
JOLIE HARRISON
Division Chief
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Protected Resources
SONIA MENDES
Senior Science Advisor
U.K. Joint Nature Conservation Committee
ALEXANDRA LOUREIRO
Scientific Director
EnerGeo Alliance
MICHAEL JASNY
Director
Marine Mammal Protection Project, Nature Program, Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC)
LINDY WEILGART
Senior Ocean Noise Expert & Policy Consultant and Adjunct Research Associate
Ocean Care and Dalhousie University
RUSSELL LEAPER
Consultant
International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) U.K.
LEIGH TORRES
Associate Professor
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Oregon State University and Oregon Sea Grant Extension
PATRICK MILLER
Professor
School of Biology, University of Saint Andrews
BRANDON SOUTHALL
MODERATOR
Director
Southall Environmental Associates
DOUGLAS NOWACEK
MODERATOR
Professor of Conservation Technology in Environment and Engineering
Pratt School of Engineering & Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University