A Breakthrough
in Sound Technology

GenusWave designs and manufactures sound technologies that are safe for animals and protect natural environments. Our main focus, Targeted Acoustic Startle Technology (TAST), deters marine mammals from human activities, ensuring their safety and minimizing disruption.

Developed collaboratively with the University of St Andrews’ Scottish Oceans Institute, TAST operates on the autonomous auditory startle reflex, triggering avoidance responses without causing harm. TAST provides the global aquaculture and fishing industries with the benefits of increased fish retention and reduced risk of marine mammal depredation, entanglement, and interference. Our research, documented in peer-reviewed literature, continues to explore future applications to benefit both people and wildlife.

Explore how GenusWave supports environmentally safe aquaculture, helps fisheries minimize lost catch, and keeps seals away from salmon in rivers and oceans.

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No Harm

TAST uses a low noise dose and novel method of deterrence which has proven safe for all animals over nearly 20 years of research.

Target Specific

TAST can be calibrated to affect only the targeted predator species, allowing for use around sensitive populations without impact.

Quiet Technology

Marine noise pollution is on the rise. TAST provides a quieter, localized alternative to primitive acoustic deterrent devices.

Good for Business

TAST can help fish farms and fisheries minimize the financial costs of lost catch due to marine mammal depredation.

ASC Approved

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has approved TAST for use on ASC certified farms.

No Habituation

Unlike conventional ADDs, TAST provides long-term protection without habituation.

Compliant

We help salmon farmers and fishing operations comply with the Marine Mammal Protection Act and other environmental regulations.

No Habitat Exclusion

GenusWave’s technologies won’t cause long term habitat exclusion or hearing damage in target and non-target species.

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