Workshop on the Effects of Anthropogenic Noise in the Marine Environment, 10-12 February 1998. Proceedings
Abstract
This volume is intended to provide a current summary of the state of knowledge about the effects of human-generated noise on marine organisms, along with suggestions about where additional scientific research is most needed, most ready for further development, or both. Marine mammals were emphasized, but fish, sea turtles and other marine animals were considered to some extent. Thirty-seven experts from five relevant subject areas were convened for a three-day workshop in February 1998. The subject areas were ocean (physical) acoustics, non-hearing physiological effects of sound, hearing, behavior, and monitoring and mitigation of noise effects. This workshop was planned as a first step in a process intended to lead to a national policy and plan of action on this topic. This report should not be treated as an exhaustive in-depth look at the scientific data, but rather as a framework to provide context to subsequent more exhaustive efforts focused on critical technical areas. Likewise, it should not be treated as a fully-realized template for policy, guidelines or regulations, but again as a framework upon which project proponents, resource managers, biologists and acousticians, legal experts, economic experts, advocacy groups and the public can structure their discussions during the formulation of policies and plans of action with regard to anthropogenic underwater noise. This policy and plan should be integrated across agencies, should include a solid foundation of accurate scientific information, and should address public concerns about national security, economics, and environmental quality.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 12, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA640861
Entities
People
- Robert C. Gisiner
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research