This document provides guidance on best practice for in-situ measurement of underwater
sound, for processing the data, and for reporting the measurements using appropriate …

Underwater noise from human activities appears to be rising, with ramifications for
acoustically sensitive marine organisms and the functioning of marine ecosystems …

The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) requires European Member States (MS)
to develop strategies for their marine waters that should lead to programmes of measures …

The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) requires European Member States (MS)
to develop strategies for their marine waters that should lead to programmes of measures …

Soundscapes have substantially changed since the industrial revolution and in response to
biodiversity loss and climate change. Human activities such as shipping, resource …

The purposes, problems, and progress of radiated noise, self‐noise, and ambient noise
research are reviewed. Purposes are related primarily to national defense, but applications …

Passive acoustic recording of marine noise has advanced considerably over recent years.
For a long time, a lack of widely available technology limited the acquisition of long-term …

Anthropogenic underwater noise impacts have become a hot topic for environmental
managers and regulators in Europe and beyond. Sounds from human activity at sea include …

Applications of underwater acoustics include sonar, communication, geophysical imaging,
acoustical oceanography, and bioacoustics. Specialists typically work with little …

The impact of man-made underwater noise on the marine environment has recently
received increased attention from regulatory authorities, as evidenced by inclusion in the …