Marine seismic surveys produce high intensity, low-frequency impulsive sounds at regular
intervals, with most sound produced between 10 and 300 Hz. Offshore seismic surveys have …

Shipping routes in the ocean are analogous to terrestrial roads, in that they are regularly
used thoroughfares that concentrate the movement of vessels between multiple locations …

The accelerating loss of biodiversity worldwide demands effective tools for monitoring
animal populations and informing conservation action. In habitats where direct observation …

Marine biodiversity plays an important role in providing the ecosystem functions and
services which humans derive from the oceans. Understanding how this provisioning will …

The increase in urbanization and the progressive development of marine industries have led
to the appearance of a new kind of pollution called “noise pollution”. This pollution exerts an …

Anthropogenic noise is a recognized global pollutant, affecting a wide range of nonhuman
animals. However, most research considers only whether noise pollution has an impact …

Anthropogenic underwater noise levels have generally increased as industrial activities in
the ocean have become more prevalent. Because of the central nature of sound in the lives …

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Underwater noise pollution is becoming globally recognised as a significant threat to aquatic
ecosystems and the resources they provide. The effects of noise pollution extend from blue …

Effective species conservation and management requires information on species distribution
patterns, which is challenging for highly mobile and cryptic species that may be subject to …