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 …

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 …

Over the last few decades, the offshore wind energy industry has expanded its scope from
turbines mounted on foundations driven into the seafloor and standing in less than 60 m of …

Global reductions in the underwater radiated noise levels from cargo vessels are needed to
reduce increasing cumulative impacts to marine wildlife. We use a vessel exposure …

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 …

Shipping is the most pervasive source of marine noise pollution globally, yet its impact on
sensitive fauna remains unclear. We tracked 10 harbour porpoises for 5–10 days to …

Disturbance from whale-watching can cause significant behavioural changes with fitness
consequences for targeted whale populations. However, the sensory stimuli triggering these …

Niche-conservative species are especially susceptible to changes in their environment, and
detecting the negative effects of new stressors in their habitats is vital for safeguarding of …

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 …

Abstract Acoustic Harassment Devices (AHD) are widely used to deter marine mammals
from aquaculture depredation, and from pile driving operations that may otherwise cause …