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Taking the Animals' Perspective Regarding Anthropogenic Underwater Sound
Arthur N Popper1, Anthony D Hawkins2, Frank Thomsen3
1Department of Biology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA.
Trends in Ecology & Evolution
|May 30, 2020
Summary
Man-made sound impacts marine life, but data for regulation is scarce. Future management requires more research and collaboration between scientists and regulators to protect marine ecosystems.
Area of Science:
- Marine Biology
- Environmental Science
- Acoustic Ecology
Background:
- Anthropogenic sound poses risks to marine organisms, including fish and invertebrates.
- Existing regulations and mitigation strategies lack sufficient scientific data for effective environmental management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the need for data-driven environmental management of anthropogenic sound.
- To advocate for an animal and ecosystem-centric approach to regulation and mitigation.
Main Methods:
- Review of current data limitations in marine sound regulation.
- Analysis of the need for integrated research and regulatory strategies.
Main Results:
- Significant data gaps exist for assessing the impacts of underwater sound on marine life.
- Current regulatory frameworks may not adequately protect marine biota due to insufficient scientific basis.
Conclusions:
- Urgent need for increased data collection on the effects of anthropogenic sound on marine species.
- Collaboration between researchers and regulators is crucial for developing effective, evidence-based conservation strategies and prioritizing future research.
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