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EIA Database

Drivers and hotspots of extinction risk in marine mammals

2011
Open Access Peer Reviewed Publication

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

Davidson, A., Boyer, A., Kim, H., Pompa-Mansilla, S. et al.

The world’s oceans are undergoing profound changes as a result of human activities. However, the consequences of escalating human impacts on marine mammal biodiversity remain poorly...
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Keywords: Biodiversity, Extinction, Marine mammals, Marine protected areas

Comparing the Underwater Soundscapes of Four U.S. National Parks and Marine Sanctuaries

2019
Open Access Article

Frontiers in Marine Science

Haver, Samara M., Fournet Michelle E. H., Dziak Robert P., Gabriele Christine, Gedamke Jason, Hatch Leila T., Haxel Joseph, Heppell Scott A., McKenna Megan F., Mellinger David K., and Van Parijs Sofie M.

Passive acoustic sensors provide a cost-effective tool for monitoring marine environments. Documenting acoustic conditions among habitats can provide insights into temporal changes in ecosystem composition and...
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Keywords: Acoustic environment, Ecoacoustics, Marine protected areas, Ocean noise management, Passive acoustic monitoring, Soundscape