Low-Frequency Sound and Marine Mammals

Current Knowledge and Research Needs

Editor: National Academies Press
ISBN: 9780309050258
eISBN Pdf: 9780309567039
Lugar de publicación: Estados Unidos
Año de publicación digital: 1994
Mes: Enero
Páginas: 91
Idioma: Ingles

Descripción

This volume reviews the current state of knowledge regarding the effects of low-frequency sound on marine mammals and makes recommendations for research. In addition, the book describes current federal regulations prescribed under the Marine Mammal Protection Act that govern the taking of marine mammals by scientific research activities, and it recommends changes to expedite the regulatory process dealing with scientific research activities.

Cover
FRONT MATTER
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1 A REVIEW OF CURRENT KNOWLEDGE
2 REGULATORY BARRIERS AND POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES
3 TOPICS FOR FUTURE RESEARCH
APPENDIX A COMPARISON OF SOUND-PRESSURE REFERENCE LEVELS IN AIR AND WATER
APPENDIX B AN INTRODUCTION TO MARINE MAMMALS
APPENDIX C COMPARISON OF YEARLY SOUND ENERGY FROM OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH AND SUPERTANKERS