Observational study on the non-linear response of dolphins to the presence of vessels

Abstract With the large increase in human marine activity, our seas have become populated with vessels that can be overheard from distances of even 20 km. Prior investigations showed that such a dense presence of vessels impacts the behaviour of marine animals, and in particular dolphins. While prev...

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Main Authors: Roee Diamant, Alberto Testolin, Ilan Shachar, Ori Galili, Aviad Scheinin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-56654-6