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

Abstract

Obtain critical sound use, behavioral ecology, and fine-scale habitat information of two pelagic species of odontocete cetaceans which 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, 2011
Accession Number
ADA598735

Entities

People

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

Organizations

  • Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Detection
  • Acoustics
  • Animals
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Cetaceans
  • Detection
  • Ecology
  • Frequency
  • Habitats
  • Mammals
  • Marine Mammals
  • Naval Training
  • Odontocetes
  • Students
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Marine Mammal Biology