Bioacoustics
Continuous Species Detection at Scale
To understand an ecosystem fully you must look beyond what is visible in the soil and water. While eDNA is an incredible tool for identifying a vast range of life, certain groups such as birds and bats are notoriously difficult to detect through DNA alone. Bioacoustics fills this critical gap by using passive acoustic recording units to identify species through their vocalizations and ultrasonic calls. These units act as a constant presence on the ground, capturing data 24/7 to ensure you detect the species that snapshot surveys often miss.
Traditional manual surveys are often limited by weather and the need for expensive site visits from specialists. Bioacoustics provides a comprehensive and cost effective alternative or addition for biodiversity monitoring.
Continuous coverage Units record for weeks at a time to capture activity at dawn and dusk when species are most active.
Track seasonal shifts Continuous monitoring allows you to record migration events and seasonal patterns that a single day of surveying would overlook.
Scalable deployment You can monitor multiple sites simultaneously without the need to coordinate complex ecologist schedules or manage weather delays.
Significant cost savings This approach can save up to 65% compared to traditional breeding bird surveys.
The real power of bioacoustics is its ability to deliver the scientifically rigorous evidence required by demanding regulatory frameworks. Advanced AI identifies specific species from thousands of hours of recordings, providing the level of precision essential for securing permits. This technology is a vital tool for meeting Environmental Impact Assessment requirements, protected species assessments, and planning applications.
Integrated biodiversity intelligence
By using bioacoustics alongside our eDNA monitoring, you gain a high integrity view of your entire ecosystem in one place. Every detection is integrated into the NatureMetrics Intelligence Platform, appearing alongside your species maps and IUCN Red List status. This unified view transforms isolated reports into actionable intelligence, helping you evidence your conservation impact and satisfy the requirements of investors and stakeholders.