Imagen de la conductora y Marcela Ruiz, durante la entrevista

Marcela Ruiz, in an interview with TXS Plus, talks about the “Women in Tech 2023” award, the nomination for the Avonni Awards, and the future of Acústica Marina.

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En la entrevista con Victoria Walsh, del programa Café Plus, Marcela comentó que el próximo 16 de noviembre en Dubai, Emiratos Árabes Unidos, será la encargada de representar al país -y a la región- en la categoría “Most Disruptive”, de los premios Women in Tech 2023.

In an interview with Victoria Walsh on the Café Plus program, Marcela mentioned that on November 16 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, she will represent the country—and the region—in the “Most Disruptive” category at the Women in Tech 2023 awards.

This organization promotes inclusion and equity in STEAM disciplines. This year’s awards aim to recognize women who are working to close the gender gap in the tech industry.

She also highlighted that Acústica Marina is a finalist in the 2023 Avonni National Innovation Awards, which celebrate and recognize innovations that pave the way for a more sustainable and resilient Chile. These awards are regarded as the highest honor for the country’s most transformative ideas.

During the conversation, she discussed the challenges ahead and provided updates on operations in Colombia, where they are working on a port project. Additionally, there are concrete advancements in northern Peru. Finally, by mid-year, they will establish a partnership with the International Maritime University of Panama.

If you’d like to listen to the full interview, here’s the link: Listen to the interview.

 

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Marcela Ruiz: “If the Ocean’s Health is at Risk, So Is Ours”

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Marcela Ruiz is a Marine Biologist from the Universidad Austral de Chile and holds a Master’s degree in Strategic Management and Project Evaluation. With over eight years of experience in productive development and strategic management, she previously served as the Development and Innovation Manager at Clean Energy. She is currently the Director of Acústica Marina, a hydroacoustic technology company led by women and headquartered in Valdivia.

In this new “Women of the Sea” interview, we learned more about her journey, motivations, and challenges in leading a company that develops technological solutions for environmental issues.

 

Why Should We Be Concerned About Acoustic Pollution in the Ocean?

Any type of pollution—whether on land, in the atmosphere, or in water—should concern us because it disrupts ecosystems. Regarding acoustic pollution in the ocean, it is particularly alarming because it masks the biological sounds that many species rely on for communication. Cetaceans, one of the most studied groups in this regard, are heavily affected, but smaller marine fauna, such as invertebrates, also suffer.

If marine life is unhealthy, the health of our seas and oceans is at risk, which in turn threatens our own well-being in the medium and long term. We must remember the essential role these bodies of water play in our planet’s sustainability.


How Can Monitoring Ocean Sounds Help Conservation?

Measuring sound pressure levels allows us to establish regulatory frameworks that define how much acoustic energy human-made sources can emit and what levels are tolerable. This highlights the importance of a globally traceable data monitoring system, using calibrated equipment to ensure accurate measurements.

Additionally, making these data open and accessible is crucial for researchers, regulators, and other stakeholders. This is the present and future we are moving toward. Our approach is to work with cutting-edge technology that enables real-time data analysis while adhering to international traceability standards.

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