Underwater noise from maritime sources and impact on marine life |
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Authors: | Cato C. ten Hallers-Tjabbes |
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Affiliation: | 1.CaTO Marine Ecosystems,VJ Kantens,The Netherlands;2.Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research,AB Den Burg,The Netherlands |
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Abstract: | Underwater Sound is essential for marine animal functioning. Sound levels from human sources in the marine environment interfere with sound-mediated behaviour in marine animals when shipping coincides with areas or pathways that are vital for animal populations. The impact of human-generated underwater sound to ecosystem functioning and biodiversity receives increasing attention, although as yet it has not been included in the work of international organisations, such as the IMO. At MEPC 55 a document on ships striking whales was discussed; it was noted that disturbed whale hearing might hamper the recognition of a ship approaching. |
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