The soundscape of the Anthropocene ocean
BACKGROUND Sound is the sensory cue that travels farthest through the ocean and is used
by marine animals, ranging from invertebrates to great whales, to interpret and explore the …
by marine animals, ranging from invertebrates to great whales, to interpret and explore the …
The effects of ship noise on marine mammals—a review
The number of marine watercraft is on the rise—from private boats in coastal areas to
commercial ships crossing oceans. A concomitant increase in underwater noise has been …
commercial ships crossing oceans. A concomitant increase in underwater noise has been …
[HTML][HTML] Impacts of anthropogenic noise on marine life: Publication patterns, new discoveries, and future directions in research and management
Anthropogenic underwater noise is now recognized as a world-wide problem, and recent
studies have shown a broad range of negative effects in a variety of taxa. Underwater noise …
studies have shown a broad range of negative effects in a variety of taxa. Underwater noise …
Vessel noise cuts down communication space for vocalizing fish and marine mammals
RL Putland, ND Merchant, A Farcas… - Global change …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Anthropogenic noise across the world's oceans threatens the ability of vocalizing marine
species to communicate. Some species vocalize at key life stages or whilst foraging, and …
species to communicate. Some species vocalize at key life stages or whilst foraging, and …
[HTML][HTML] A decade of underwater noise research in support of the European Marine Strategy Framework Directive
ND Merchant, RL Putland, M André, E Baudin… - Ocean & Coastal …, 2022 - Elsevier
Underwater noise from human activities is now widely recognised as a threat to marine life.
Nevertheless, legislation which directly addresses this source of pollution is lacking. The first …
Nevertheless, legislation which directly addresses this source of pollution is lacking. The first …
Past, present, and future of the satellite-based automatic identification system: Areas of applications (2004–2016)
M Fournier, R Casey Hilliard, S Rezaee… - WMU journal of maritime …, 2018 - Springer
In 2016, the world shipping fleet grew by 3.5%. Even if the annual growth rate remains at its
lowest since 2013, the global situation is still in overcapacity (UNCTAD 2016). Ninety …
lowest since 2013, the global situation is still in overcapacity (UNCTAD 2016). Ninety …
Underwater noise levels in UK waters
ND Merchant, KL Brookes, RC Faulkner… - Scientific reports, 2016 - nature.com
Underwater noise from human activities appears to be rising, with ramifications for
acoustically sensitive marine organisms and the functioning of marine ecosystems …
acoustically sensitive marine organisms and the functioning of marine ecosystems …
Teasing out the detail: How our understanding of marine AIS data can better inform industries, developments, and planning
RL Shelmerdine - Marine Policy, 2015 - Elsevier
Automatic identification system (AIS) is becoming increasingly popular with marine vessels
providing accessible, up-to-date information on vessel activity in the marine environment …
providing accessible, up-to-date information on vessel activity in the marine environment …
[HTML][HTML] Validated shipping noise maps of the Northeast Atlantic
Underwater noise pollution from shipping is globally pervasive and has a range of adverse
impacts on species which depend on sound, including marine mammals, sea turtles, fish …
impacts on species which depend on sound, including marine mammals, sea turtles, fish …
[HTML][HTML] Fine-scale spatial variability of marine acoustic environment corresponds with habitat utilization of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins in Hong Kong waters
Acoustic properties of the underwater environment are important in maintaining biological
processes of various marine organisms. However, with the increasing level of underwater …
processes of various marine organisms. However, with the increasing level of underwater …