MARMAM readers,
On behalf of my colleagues and co-guest editors for a special issue of
Endangered Species Research (ESR) on Anthropogenic Ocean Noise (Drs.
Doug Nowacek and Wendy Dow-Peniak), I would like to draw your attention
to the description and announcement of this issue. The title and a short
description are given below, with more details on submissions for the
special issue and ESR generally are available at:
<http://www.int-res.com/journals/esr/esr-specials/21st-century-paradigms-for-measuring-and-managing-the-effects-of-anthropogenic-ocean-noise/>
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Anthropogenic noise in the ocean has received considerable attention in
recent years. Observational and manipulative experiments have provided
insights into impacts of noise on animals as well as, in some cases, a
lack of effects. The study of anthropogenic noise in the ocean has
matured considerably, in part due to lessons learned and new tools
developed for assessing similar issues in terrestrial systems (some
illustrative examples of which we propose including). In considering the
recent progress in this rapidly expanding field, this issue will
highlight studies that explore both the increasing understanding of
effects of noise on animals and some of the practical and regulatory
human dimensions of this subject. The study of potential effects on
animals has matured experimentally and theoretically, with careful
experiments addressing specific questions and emerging issues related to
the development of new areas and new industries. Furthermore, advances
in sophisticated modelling methods of sound footprints and noise
exposure over increasingly large spatio-temporal areas are facilitating
the advancement of theory. Our appreciation of the human dimension of
this issue has also developed, with practical considerations for the
application of emerging science in regulatory policy. Many of these
realizations that will be explored within the special issue involve a
broadening of the taxonomic and ecological scope of potential effects,
as well as synoptic measurements and assessment of non-traditional
variables (e.g., noise exposure context). This Theme Section fits
squarely within ESR’s mission to provide knowledge needed for practicing
human stewardship, in this case stewardship of the oceans. And while not
all of the species proposed for discussion are threatened or endangered,
the marine habitat is threatened and thus so are the creatures that
exist and rely on it. We envision this Theme Section to inform regional,
national and international conservation strategies aimed at
understanding and managing anthropogenic noise in the ocean. Through
various fora, stakeholders in this issue include: noise producers,
regulators, conservation organizations, academic and private sector
scientists, and society at large. This issue will attempt to encapsulate
issues relevant to all of these stakeholders within the overall context
of science and management of ocean noise.
Sincerely,
Brandon Southall
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Brandon L. Southall, Ph.D.
President, Senior Scientist, SEA, Inc.
Research Associate, University of California, Santa Cruz
Adjunct Associate Professor, Duke University Marine Laboratory
9099 Soquel Drive, Suite 8, Aptos, CA 95003, USA
831.332.8744 (mobile); 831.661.5177 (office); 831.661.5178 (fax)
[email protected]; www.sea-inc.net
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