Marine noise pollution (MNP) can cause a multitude of impacts on many organisms, but information is often scattered and general outcomes difficult to assess. We have reviewed the literature on MNP impacts on Mediterranean fish and invertebrates. Both chronic and acute MNP produced by various human activities - e.g. maritime traffic, pile driving, air guns - were found to cause detectable effects on intra-specific communication, vital processes, physiology, behavioral patterns, health status and survival. These effects on individuals can extend to inducing population- and ecosystem-wide alterations, especially when MNP impacts functionally important species, such as keystone predators and habitat forming species. Curbing the threats of MNP in the Mediterranean Sea is a challenging task, but a variety of measures could be adopted to mitigate MNP impacts. Successful measures will require more accurate information on impacts and that effective management of MNP really becomes a priority in the policy makers' agenda.
Di Franco E., Pierson P., Di Iorio L., Calò A., Cottalorda J.M., Derijard B., et al. (2020). Effects of marine noise pollution on Mediterranean fishes and invertebrates: A review. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN, 159, 111450.
Data di pubblicazione: | 2020 |
Titolo: | Effects of marine noise pollution on Mediterranean fishes and invertebrates: A review |
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Citazione: | Di Franco E., Pierson P., Di Iorio L., Calò A., Cottalorda J.M., Derijard B., et al. (2020). Effects of marine noise pollution on Mediterranean fishes and invertebrates: A review. MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN, 159, 111450. |
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Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2020.111450 |
Abstract: | Marine noise pollution (MNP) can cause a multitude of impacts on many organisms, but information is often scattered and general outcomes difficult to assess. We have reviewed the literature on MNP impacts on Mediterranean fish and invertebrates. Both chronic and acute MNP produced by various human activities - e.g. maritime traffic, pile driving, air guns - were found to cause detectable effects on intra-specific communication, vital processes, physiology, behavioral patterns, health status and survival. These effects on individuals can extend to inducing population- and ecosystem-wide alterations, especially when MNP impacts functionally important species, such as keystone predators and habitat forming species. Curbing the threats of MNP in the Mediterranean Sea is a challenging task, but a variety of measures could be adopted to mitigate MNP impacts. Successful measures will require more accurate information on impacts and that effective management of MNP really becomes a priority in the policy makers' agenda. |
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