The effects of anthropogenic sources of sound on fishes

Popper, Arthur N.; Hastings, Mardi C.

doi:10.1111/j.1095-8649.2009.02319.x

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“…Human activities such as shipping, pile driving, geophysical exploration, and sonar all introduce noise into the marine environment and this noise can propagate over a range of spatial scales (Urick, 1984). Anthropogenic noise may affect the behavior and physiology of marine organisms from invertebrates (Beets and Friedlander, 1998;Pine et al, 2012) to fish (Popper and Hastings, 2009) and marine mammals (Di Iorio and Clark, 2010). However, noise levels and their effects in a given habitat are largely unknown (Slabbekoorn et al, 2010).…”

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Ambient noise and temporal patterns of boat activity in the US Virgin Islands National Park

Kaplan

Mooney

2015

Marine Pollution Bulletin

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Human activity is contributing increasing noise to marine ecosystems. Recent studies have examined the effects of boat noise on marine fishes, but there is limited understanding of the prevalence of this sound source. This investigation tracks vessel noise on three reefs in the US Virgin Islands National Park over four months in 2013. Ambient noise levels ranged from 106-129 dB rms re 1 µPa (100 Hz -20 kHz). Boat noise occurred in 6-12% of samples. In the presence of boat noise, ambient noise in a low-frequency band (100-1000 Hz) increased by >7 dB above baseline levels and sound levels were significantly higher. The frequency with the most acoustic energy shifted to a significantly lower frequency when boat noise was present during the day.These results indicate the prevalence of boat noise and its overlap with reef organism sound production, raising concern for the communication abilities of these animals.

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Ambient noise and temporal patterns of boat activity in the US Virgin Islands National Park

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Mooney

2015

Marine Pollution Bulletin

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“…Similarly, ship noise exposure has been linked to elevated stress hormone concentrations in the common carp (Cyprinus carpio) (Wysocki et al, 2006). Finally, exposure to high-intensity sounds such as pile driving has been associated with mortality in some fishes (reviewed in Popper & Hastings 2009) and beaked whales (Cox et al, 2006).…”

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Coral reef soundscapes : spatiotemporal variability and links to species assemblages

Kaplan¹

2017

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Coral reefs are biodiverse ecosystems that are at risk of degradation as a result of environmental changes. Reefs are constantly in a state of flux: the resident species assemblages vary considerably in space and time. However, the drivers of this variability are poorly understood. Tracking these changes and studying how coral reefs respond to natural and anthropogenic disturbance can be challenging and costly, particularly for reefs that are located in remote areas. Because many reef animals produce and use sound, recording the ambient soundscape of a reef might be one way to efficiently study these habitats from afar. In this thesis, I develop and apply a suite of acoustics-based tools to characterize the biological and anthropogenic acoustic activity that largely comprises marine soundscapes. First, I investigate links between reef fauna and reef-specific acoustic signatures on coral reefs located in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Second, I compare those findings to a more expansive study that I conducted in Maui, Hawaii, in which the drivers of bioacoustic differences among reefs are explored. Third, I investigate the distances over which sounds of biological origin may travel away from the reef and consider the range within which these acoustic cues might be usable by pelagic larvae in search of a suitable adult habitat. Fourth, I assess the extent to which the presence of vessel noise in shallow-water habitats changes the ambient soundscape. Finally, I present the results of a modeling exercise that questions how ocean noise levels might change over the next two decades as a result of major projected increases in the number and size of and distance traveled by commercial ships. The acoustics-based tools presented here help provide insight into ecosystem function and the extent of human activity in a given habitat. Additionally, these tools can be used to inform an effective regulatory regime to improve coral reef ecosystem management.

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“…fast speed and long propagation distance), natural sound and pressure waves create a sound spectrum which could be distorted if interfered by sound pollution from the creation and operation of wind turbines. At an intense level, this could have significant effects, occasionally causing physical injury or death as demonstrated in fish affected by underwater explosions or pile driving (most likely during the scoping and construction phases) [22,85]. More importantly, there may be a range of sublethal effects leading to ecological implications given that fish use sounds to gather information about predators, prey, competitors, and mates, for the location of migration routes or feeding grounds [22].…”

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“…At an intense level, this could have significant effects, occasionally causing physical injury or death as demonstrated in fish affected by underwater explosions or pile driving (most likely during the scoping and construction phases) [22,85]. More importantly, there may be a range of sublethal effects leading to ecological implications given that fish use sounds to gather information about predators, prey, competitors, and mates, for the location of migration routes or feeding grounds [22]. Mueller-Blenkle et al [86] recently found responses to distant piling noise in cod Gadus morhua and sole Solea solea in controlled field experiments.…”

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Coastal and Offshore Wind Energy Generation: Is It Environmentally Benign?

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Offshore and coastal wind power is one of the fastest growing industries in many areas, especially those with shallow coastal regions due to the preferable generation conditions available in the regions. As with any expanding industry, there are concerns regarding the potential environmental effects which may be caused by the installation of the offshore wind turbines and their associated infrastructure, including substations and subsea cables. These include the potential impacts on the biological, physical and human environments. This review discusses in detail the potential impacts arising from offshore wind farm construction, and how these may be quantified and addressed through the use of conceptual models. It concludes that while not environmentally benign, the environmental impacts are minor and can be mitigated through good siting practices. In addition, it suggests that there are opportunities for environmental benefits through habitat creation and conservation protection areas.

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The effects of anthropogenic sources of sound on fishes

Cited by 347 publications

References 110 publications

Ambient noise and temporal patterns of boat activity in the US Virgin Islands National Park

Ambient noise and temporal patterns of boat activity in the US Virgin Islands National Park

Coral reef soundscapes : spatiotemporal variability and links to species assemblages

Coastal and Offshore Wind Energy Generation: Is It Environmentally Benign?

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