This article introduces soundscape ecology, a new field that studies the ecological significance of sounds in landscapes. It defines soundscape ecology as the study of all sounds—biophony (sounds from living organisms), geophony (non-living sounds like wind and rain), and anthrophony (human-made sounds)—that emerge from landscapes. The article argues that soundscape ecology shares many parallels with landscape ecology and should be considered a branch of this field. It proposes a research agenda for soundscape ecology, including six areas: (1) measurement and analytical challenges, (2) spatial-temporal dynamics, (3) soundscape linkage to environmental covariates, (4) human impacts on the soundscape, (5) soundscape impacts on humans, and (6) soundscape impacts on ecosystems. The article presents case studies that illustrate different approaches to understanding soundscape dynamics. It also argues for the protection of natural soundscapes, as they are our auditory link to nature. The article emphasizes the importance of soundscape ecology in understanding the relationship between humans and the environment, and highlights the need for further research to better understand the ecological significance of sounds in landscapes. The article also discusses the importance of soundscape ecology in conservation efforts and the need for policies that protect natural soundscapes from human disturbance. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of soundscape ecology in understanding the complex interactions between humans and the environment.This article introduces soundscape ecology, a new field that studies the ecological significance of sounds in landscapes. It defines soundscape ecology as the study of all sounds—biophony (sounds from living organisms), geophony (non-living sounds like wind and rain), and anthrophony (human-made sounds)—that emerge from landscapes. The article argues that soundscape ecology shares many parallels with landscape ecology and should be considered a branch of this field. It proposes a research agenda for soundscape ecology, including six areas: (1) measurement and analytical challenges, (2) spatial-temporal dynamics, (3) soundscape linkage to environmental covariates, (4) human impacts on the soundscape, (5) soundscape impacts on humans, and (6) soundscape impacts on ecosystems. The article presents case studies that illustrate different approaches to understanding soundscape dynamics. It also argues for the protection of natural soundscapes, as they are our auditory link to nature. The article emphasizes the importance of soundscape ecology in understanding the relationship between humans and the environment, and highlights the need for further research to better understand the ecological significance of sounds in landscapes. The article also discusses the importance of soundscape ecology in conservation efforts and the need for policies that protect natural soundscapes from human disturbance. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of soundscape ecology in understanding the complex interactions between humans and the environment.