An overview of research efforts to understand the effects of underwater sound on cetaceans

Cetaceans are aquatic mammals living in an environment that is more suited for hearing than vision. As such, their sensory systems largely utilize acoustic cues for navigation, communication, foraging, and predator avoidance. However, the elevation of underwater sound levels from increased human act...

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Main Authors: Shane Guan, Tiffini Brookens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co. Ltd. 2023-04-01
Series:Water Biology and Security
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772735123000082