Marine & Aquatic Impact Assessment
Matrix Acoustics prepares the underwater noise components of Environmental Impact Statements and assesses effects on marine and aquatic life. Whether the concern is construction, vessel activity, or ongoing operations, the acoustic footprint is modelled and the mitigation defined to keep projects compliant and defensible.
Piling & Construction Noise
Impact and vibratory piling generate some of the highest-energy underwater noise in any project. Matrix Acoustics measures, models, and manages piling impacts — quantifying exposure to sensitive species and designing mitigation that satisfies regulators without stalling the works.
Vessel & Boat Noise
From recreational craft to commercial shipping, Matrix Acoustics characterises vessel noise and its effect on the surrounding environment — supporting approvals, dispute resolution, and operational planning.
Passive Acoustic Monitoring
Matrix Acoustics is equipped to deliver long-term passive monitoring — listening to the underwater soundscape continuously to build the evidence base regulators increasingly expect. This capability is extending into automated species detection and vessel classification, applying AI to turn raw acoustic data into clear, actionable insight, with support available to help clients build the same capability into their own operations.
Shipping & Boat Noise Compliance
As underwater noise regulation tightens, operators need to demonstrate compliance, not assume it. The monitoring and emerging AI-driven detection capability at Matrix Acoustics is designed to help ports, operators, and authorities track vessel noise against thresholds and respond before noise becomes a liability — with partnership available to bring that monitoring in-house.