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Sound and sturgeon: Bioacoustics and anthropogenic sounda)
Arthur N Popper1, Robin D Calfee2
1Department of Biology, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742, USA.
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America
|October 2, 2023
Summary
Anthropogenic sound may threaten endangered sturgeon hearing and survival. More research on sturgeon bioacoustics and responses to human-generated noise is crucial for effective conservation strategies.
Area of Science:
- Ichthyology
- Bioacoustics
- Conservation Biology
Background:
- Sturgeons, basal bony fishes, face significant threats, with most species endangered.
- Hearing is vital for sturgeon environmental awareness and communication, impacting fitness and survival.
- Anthropogenic sound from human activities poses a potential risk to aquatic organisms' hearing.
Conclusions:
- Effective conservation of endangered sturgeon populations requires a comprehensive understanding of their bioacoustics.
- Regulatory criteria for anthropogenic sound must be informed by scientific data on sturgeon hearing and responses.
- Targeted research is essential to mitigate the impacts of human activities on sturgeon survival.
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