Kommande
Vetenskap & teknik
Marine Mammal Acoustics in a Noisy Ocean
Christine Erbe • Dorian Houser • Ann Bowles • Michael B Porter
Inbunden
839:-
This open-access book invites its readers to dive into the depths of marine mammal bioacoustics. The ocean is a noisy placenaturally as well as anthropogenically. Our book explores the fundamentals of ocean acoustics, revealing the intricate sources of underwater noise that challenge marine life. Readers delve into the unique vocalizations of mysticetes, odontocetes, pinnipeds, otters, and sirenians, uncovering their diverse communication in stormy waters. The book presents research on marine mammal hearing and the impact of noise on their physiology and behavior, from the subtle behavioral responses to the broader biological significance of these effects. With insights into the management of anthropogenic noise, this book equips students, researchers, environmental managers, policy makers, conservationists, and enthusiasts alike with vital knowledge for protecting our oceans acoustic environments.
- Format: Inbunden
- ISBN: 9783031770210
- Språk: Engelska
- Antal sidor: 829
- Utgivningsdatum: 2025-03-01
- Förlag: Springer International Publishing AG