Dear colleagues, we are pleased to announce the following publication in Marine Pollution Bulletin:
Fossati C, Mussi B, Tizzi R, Pavan G & Pace DS. Italy introduces pre and post operation monitoring phases for offshore seismic exploration activities. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X17304022 Abstract Concern is growing that marine fauna can be affected by noise such as naval sonar, pile driving or geophysical surveys, among others. Literature reports a variety of animal reactions to human noise (from apparently null or negligible to strong). However, conclusive results on its effects on marine mammals at individual and population level are still lacking. In 2015, the Italian Environmental Impact Assessment Commission mandated seismic operators apply a standard scientific protocol comparing marine mammal presence before, during, and after offshore seismic survey. For 60 days before and after the survey, marine mammals are monitored using visual and acoustic methods. One or more acoustic autonomous recorders, depending on area size, must also be deployed throughout the three phases for continuous monitoring. Consistent data gathered from many surveys will enable robust statistical analysis of results. Diffusion of this monitoring method internationally would improve the study of far-reaching, intense, low frequency noise. Keywords Noise pollution; Seismic survey; Airgun; Acoustic mitigation The full text can be accessed through https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2017.05.017 More details or pdf requests, please feel free to contact us. Kind regards, Daniela *Daniela Silvia Pace, PhD* President Oceanomare Delphis Onlus p: +39 346 1039652 <danielasilvia.p...@gmail.com> / f: +39 06 50910791 <%2B39%200650910791> e:danielasil...@oceanomaredelphis.org w: oceanomaredelphis.org <http://www.oceanomaredelphis.org/> <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oceanomare-Delphis-Onlus/160510983980667?ref=br_rs> <https://www.linkedin.com/pub/daniela-silvia-pace/b/3a8/ba7> <https://twitter.com/OD_onlus> *Oceanomare Delphis Onlus* [CF 92045790398. P IVA 03923430403 - legal head office: viale rimembranze 14, 47924 rimini (RN), italy - operation offices: via gino marinuzzi 74, 00124 rome (RM), italy; via zaro 22, 80075 forio d'ischia (NA), italy; piazza bisio 31, 15040 valmacca (AL), italy]
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