Environmental Characterization and Analysis of Beaked Whale (Ziphiidae) Habitats
Abstract
The U.S. Navy has focused exceptional resources on documenting its impacts to the marine environment by preparing and completing publicly-releasable Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for operating areas and training ranges. This documentation relies on information from peer-reviewed scientific research and other available data on sound exposure. Two areas where information gaps currently exist in peer-reviewed literature are environmental characterization and acoustic detection opportunities in known habitats of species sensitive to acoustic disturbance (National Research Council, 2003). The purpose of this study is to start filling the knowledge gaps on these topics by publishing existing model results in a series of refereed papers for reference by the scientific and regulatory communities. The goal is to raise public awareness and improve the technical knowledge base for future marine mammal studies.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA531230
Entities
People
- Eryn M. Wezensky
Organizations
- Naval Undersea Warfare Center