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CLOUDS of suspended particulate matter in the ocean have been observed by satellite1, sensed by nephelometers2, and sampled by water bottles. We present here evidence that it may be possible to observe oceanic suspended particulate matter acoustically. The particulate matter discussed is thought to have arisen from a dredging operation. It is also thought that the suspended matter is present at lower concentrations than any in any other case recorded acoustically3. Certain questions, as yet unresolved, regarding acoustic scattering strengths are also discussed.
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PRONI, J., RONA, D., LAUTER, C. et al. Acoustic observations of suspended participate matter in the ocean. Nature 254, 413–415 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1038/254413a0
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