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Dolphins simplify their vocal calls in response to increased ambient noise

2018
Open Access Journal Article

Biology Letters

Fouda, Leila, Wingfield Jessica E., Fandel Amber D., Garrod Aran, Hodge Kristin B., Rice Aaron N., and Bailey Helen

Ocean noise varies spatially and temporally and is driven by natural and anthropogenic processes. Increased ambient noise levels can cause signal masking and communication impairment, affecting...
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Keywords: Acoustic communication, Anthropogenic noise, Bottlenose dolphin, Vocal modification