Acoustic Behavior, Baseline Ecology and Habitat use of Pelagic Odontocete Species of Concern

Abstract

Obtain critical sound use, behavioral ecology, and fine-scale habitat use information for two pelagic species of odontocete cetaceans that inhabit regions of significant U.S. Naval operations and may be impacted by coincident Naval training activities. The goal is to establish baseline acoustics, behavior and ecology of these species to predict and mitigate potential human impacts. Information gained will provide a context for evaluating natural behavioral ecology and potential responses to anthropogenic sounds.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2013
Accession Number
ADA598605

Entities

People

  • Paul E. Nachtigall
  • Peter Tyack
  • Robin W Baird
  • T. A. Mooney

Organizations

  • Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Detection
  • Acoustic Detectors
  • Acoustics
  • Animals
  • Biology
  • Broadband
  • Cetaceans
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Sets
  • Detection
  • Ecology
  • Fish
  • Frequency
  • Habitats
  • Mammals
  • Marine Mammals
  • Odontocetes

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Marine Mammal Biology