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Noise pollution on coral reefs? — A yet underestimated threat to coral reef communities

2021
Open Access Research Article

Marine Pollution Bulletin

Ferrier-Pagès, C., Leal, M.C., Calado, R., Schmid, D.W., Bertucci, F., Lecchini, D. ,Allemand, D.

Review of anthropogenic noise impacting coral reefs. Differentiation of impact based on species acoustic sensitivity. Highlights most promising mitigation measures available....
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Keywords: Acoustic sensitivity, Behavioural response, Coral reefs, Legislation., Mitigation measures, Vocal fish

Vessel noise affects routine swimming and escape response of a coral reef fish

2020
Open Access Peer Reviewed Research Article

Plos ONE

Velasquez Himenez, L., Fakan, E.P. and McCormick, M.I.

Study compares 2 sources of anthropogenic noise (4-stroke motorboats and bulk carriers) and investigated its effects on behavioural traits critical for fish survival in a tank-based...
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Keywords: Acoustics, Boats, Coral reefs, Fish, Marine fish, Ships, Sound pressure, Swimming