The ocean is a key component of the Earth's dynamics, providing a great variety of
ecosystem services to humans. Yet, human activities are globally changing its structure and …

Ecosystems are increasingly involved and influenced by human activities, which are ever-
increasing. These activities are mainly due to vehicular, air and sea transportation, thus …

The installation of marine renewable energy devices (MREDs, wind turbines and converters
of wave, tidal and ocean thermal energy) has increased quickly in the last decade. There is …

Offshore wind development (OWD) is set to expand rapidly in the United States as a
component of the nation's effort to combat climate change. Offshore wind development in the …

Anthropogenic noise is now a prominent pollutant increasing in both terrestrial and marine
environments. In the ocean, proliferating offshore windfarms, a key renewable energy …

For river crossing bridges, the vehicle-induced vibration can be transmitted to the bridge
tower and foundation system. This vibration induced low frequency underwater noise …

Acoustic deterrent devices are used to guide aquatic animals from danger or toward
migration paths. At sea, moderate sounds can potentially be used to deter fish to prevent …

The surge in renewable energy demand, particularly from offshore wind farm (OWF), raises
concerns about underwater noise pollution during their construction. Despite extensive …

A global increase in offshore windfarm development is critical to our renewable energy
future. Yet, widespread construction plans have generated substantial concern for impacts to …

Offshore wind (OSW) energy development is a fast-growing international industry. A range of
sounds that potentially affect marine life are produced during preconstruction surveys …