The available information regarding the 2 sea turtle species breeding in the Mediterranean
(loggerhead turtle Caretta caretta and green turtle Chelonia mydas) is reviewed, including …

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 …

As marine aquaculture expands around the world, there is increased concern for impacts to
protected species. Documented cases of marine mammal, sea turtle, seabird, and shark …

Background Ecological research now deals increasingly with the effects of noise pollution
on biodiversity. Indeed, many studies have shown the impacts of anthropogenic noise and …

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

Although sea turtles have received substantial focus worldwide, research on the immature
life stages is still relatively limited. The latter is of particular importance, given that a large …

An amazing journey into the hidden realm of nature's sounds The natural world teems with
remarkable conversations, many beyond human hearing range. Scientists are using …

Abstract Up to date 264 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have been declared in the western
Mediterranean Sea. The management plans of 25 of these MPAs include the loggerhead …

The monitoring of plastic pollution through marine biota is a difficult task, which is receiving
increasing attention nowadays. A selection of appropriate bioindicator species for plastic …

Abstract The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), introduced in June 2008, was
adopted to achieve a Good Environmental Status (GES) in the EU's marine waters and to …