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 …

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 …

The fabled Northwest Passage and Northern Sea Route that were once the quests of early
Western explorers are now increasingly sea ice–free, with routine vessel transits expected …

Managing the nonlethal effects of disturbance on wildlife populations has been a long‐term
goal for decision makers, managers, and ecologists, and assessment of these effects is …

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 …

Marine ecosystems are increasingly exposed to anthropogenic disturbances that cause
animals to change behavior and move away from potential foraging grounds. Here we …

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 …

Anthropogenic (man-made) sound has the potential to harm marine biota. Increasing
concerns about these effects have led to regulation and mitigation, despite there being few …

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 …

Assessing cumulative effects of human activities on ecosystems is required by many
jurisdictions, but current science cannot meet regulatory demands. Regulations define them …