EcoSound Bioacoustics, LLC | Tina Yack

Who We Are

EcoSound Bioacoustics, LLC is a boutique bioacoustic research firm dedicated to providing innovative solutions, scientific integrity, and cutting edge technology and resources to address the conservation and environmental compliance needs of our clients. We are comprised of a small group of scientists and engineers that specialize in marine and terrestrial bioacoustics research and product development. We are committed to meeting our clients’ research and data analysis needs by providing comprehensive state-of-the-art scientific solutions. EcoSound Bioacoustics, LLC was founded by Dr. Tina Yack in 2016 and is an economically disadvantaged woman owned small business.

Our Services

• Bioacoustic Research & Consulting
• Marine and Terrestrial Monitoring & Mitigation
• Custom Hydrophone Array Design & Sales
• Scientific Research & Data Analysis
• GIS & Geospatial Analysis
• R programming
• Statistical Analysis
• Habitat Modeling
• Population Monitoring & Abundance/Density Estimates
• Environmental Compliance & Stewardship
• Professional Writing & Editing

Our Products

• EcoEar: Portable wireless towable hydrophone monitoring package
• Custom Hydrophone Arrays; offering both mid (0.5 – 40 kHz) and high frequency (40 – 200 kHz) capabilities
• Custom pre-amplifier design

Call (619) 261-1651 or Email us for Information or a Quote.

Past Projects

Dr. Yack has worked as Principal, Co-Principal Investigator, or Project Manager for multiple marine and terrestrial studies since 2001, including but not limited to:

• Passive Acoustic Monitoring of marine mammals in the Arctic, Hawaii, Temperate Pacific, Southern California Bight, Gulf of Alaska, and the Northwest Atlantic Ocean.
• Development of Acoustic Based Habitat Models for Sperm Whales in the Mariana Islands Region
• Acoustic Based Density Estimates of Beaked Whales and Sperm Whales in the Gulf of Alaska
• Development of Automated Click and Whistle Classifiers for the Temperate Pacific, Hawaii, and Atlantic regions
• Acoustic Analysis for Noise Monitoring of Pile Driving Activities
• Sperm Whale Vocal Behavior in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean
• Development of an Acoustic Killer Whale Ecotype Classifier
• Development of Statistical Methods for examining relationships between odontocete vocal behavior and navy sonar signals
• Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) noise impact study, collecting, analyzing, and modeling acoustic data for three collaborative projects in the Tahoe Basin, Plumas, and Lassen National Forests involving the American Marten and Northern Goshawk
• Killer Whale Vocal Ontogeny and Calling Behavior
• Design for a Manatee Finder: Sonar Techniques to Prevent Manatee-Vessel Collisions
• Effects of Aircraft Noise on the Reproduction and Occupancy of Mexican Spotted Owls
• Use of Onboard Acoustic Dataloggers and Satellite Telemetry to Study Responses of Pinnipeds to Fishing Vessel Noise
• Monitoring Harbor Seal Response to Construction Activity