The Society is primarily a voluntary organization and attracts the interest, commitment, and service of a large number of professionals. Their contributions in the formation, guidance, administration, and development of the ASA are largely responsible for its world-wide preeminence in the field of acoustics.

At Environment Canada, our business is protecting the environment, conserving the country's natural heritage, and providing weather and meteorological information to keep Canadians informed and safe.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and its Special Operating Agency, the Canadian Coast Guard, deliver programs and services that support sustainable use and development of Canada’s waterways and aquatic resources.

The Department aims to make a significant contribution to the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals and the targets set by the World Summit on Sustainable Development and the World Food Summit.

Oceans North is a campaign led by The Pew Environment Group. It promotes science and community-based conservation of North America’s Arctic Ocean and the resulting well-being of indigenous Arctic residents who rely upon its natural wealth.

Principles and Guidelines for Ecological Restoration in Canada’s Protected Areas is the first-ever Canada-wide guidance for ecological restoration practices.

Scientists and engineers in the Ocean Acoustic and Signals Lab (OASL) at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) are conducting research that will lead to a better understanding of the mechanisms of sound propagation and scattering in the oceans, as well the effects of a rapidly changing ocean environment on acoustic signals.

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