The 8th Pacific Rim Underwater Acoustics Conference (PRUAC)
The 8th Pacific Rim Underwater Acoustics Conference (PRUAC), which is the first international conference of Marine Acoustics Society of Japan will be held during October 7-9, 2026 in Tokyo. We welcome you all to PRUAC 2026 -Physics meets biology in underwater acoustics
Pacific Rim Underwater Acoustics Conference (PRUAC) is the first international conference organized by the Marine Acoustics Society of Japan, dedicated to advancing research in underwater acoustics. The conference actively encourages participation from early-career researchers and promotes interdisciplinary discussions across the acoustics community. Approximately 100 participants from countries throughout the Pacific Rim are expected to attend. The Scientific Committee, listed below, is composed of internationally recognized experts in the field. The 8th PRUAC will address not only physical and biological acoustics, but also the harmonization of marine engineering activities with environmental protection. The Pacific Ocean provides abundant resources—including energy, minerals, food, and genetic biodiversity—and the utilization of these resources inevitably involves noise and other impacts. This conference will serve as a timely and appropriate platform for addressing these emerging societal challenges. PRUAC will be held in Tokyo for the first time, a major international hub offering excellent global air connections. All participants will be welcomed with the city’s renowned safety, warm hospitality, and exceptional cuisine.
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Oceanoise Asia
Ocean noise issues is getting bigger in these years. Oceanoise Asia is the younger brother/sister of original Oceanoise Conference lead by Dr. Michel Andre. Asian water is one of the busiest area in the world with highly biodiversed aquatic ecosystems. Oceanoise Asia focuses on the regional collaboration to find win-win solutions of anthropogenic activities and marine ecosystems. It is time for a collective response from the Asian and global scientific community to understand and mitigate this acoustic interference. Jeju Island—a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site at the geographical heart of East Asia—serves as the ideal venue for this symposium.