Low-Frequency Sound and Marine Mammals

Current Knowledge and Research Needs

• Author(s): National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources, Committee on Low-Frequency Sound and Marine Mammals,
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Pages: 92
• ISBN_10: 0309050251
  ISBN_13: 9780309050258
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Science / Life Sciences / General , Science / Life Sciences / Biology ,

Description:...

This volume reviews the current state of knowledge regarding the effects of low-frequency sound on marine mammals and makes recommendations for research. In addition, the book describes current federal regulations prescribed under the Marine Mammal Protection Act that govern the taking of marine mammals by scientific research activities, and it recommends changes to expedite the regulatory process dealing with scientific research activities.