Marine Mammals and Sound Workshop July 13 and 14, 2010: Report to the National Ocean Council Ocean Science and Technology Interagency Policy Committee

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TitleMarine Mammals and Sound Workshop July 13 and 14, 2010: Report to the National Ocean Council Ocean Science and Technology Interagency Policy Committee
Publication TypeReport
Year of Publication2011
AuthorsFitch, H. R., and J. Lewandowski
Editorsof(BOEM), B. O. E. M., D. N. of(DON), and N. O. A. A. and(NOAA)
Pagination1-69
Date Published12/2011
InstitutionNational Ocean Council Ocean Science and Technology Interagency Policy Committee
CityWashington, D. C.
Keywordsacoustic deterrent devices, acoustic impact, ambient noise, anthropogenic noise, marine mammal hearing, sonar, sound exposure, temporary threshold shift, TTS
AbstractThe effective understanding, management, and regulation of anthropogenic noise in the marine environment is a critical and challenging goal for all ocean users, especially given that many activities important to the nation’s security and economy are also large sound producers (e.g., military training exercises, offshore energy development, commercial shipping). The federal government, academia and other non-governmental organization stakeholders, have made strides in better understanding the effects of anthropogenic noise on marine mammals and, to a lesser degree, how to monitor and mitigate its effects. However, given the breadth and depth of this issue and the scientific uncertainty that still remains in many areas, it is imperative that the management of anthropogenic noise continues to be addressed collaboratively and that input and participation from all stakeholders (both government and non-government) provides the most efficient and effective management approach to conserving and protecting marine mammals.