Effects and Responses of Ocean Noise to Marine Mammals

Yiting Chen

2024

Abstract

Ocean noise pollution poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems, particularly impacting marine mammals such as dolphins and whales. This paper explores the detrimental effects of such pollution and emphasizes the urgent need for comprehensive mitigation strategies to preserve marine biodiversity. The primary sources of disruptive marine noise include shipping activities and oil and gas exploration, which not only interfere with the acoustic environment but also contribute to long-term habitat degradation. The responses of marine mammals to ocean noise are multifaceted, involving alterations in vocalizations, migration patterns, and physiological stress, which can lead to decreased reproductive success and increased mortality rates. This study provides detailed insights into the broader ecological impacts, including changes in species distributions and extensive physiological damage that may lead to ecosystem imbalance. Focusing specifically on the unique challenges faced by dolphins and whales, the paper highlights the importance of oceans and the severe threats they encounter from human-induced noise. It discusses the disruption of critical behaviors such as feeding, mating, and social interactions that are essential for survival. The paper concludes with a strong emphasis on the urgent need for effective mitigation measures to protect marine biodiversity and mitigate the multifaceted threats posed by marine noise pollution. It calls for stricter regulations on noise-producing activities, the development of quieter marine technology, and the establishment of marine protected areas where silence is maintained to allow recovery of affected species.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Chen Y. (2024). Effects and Responses of Ocean Noise to Marine Mammals. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Renewable Energy and Ecosystem - Volume 1: ICREE; ISBN 978-989-758-776-4, SciTePress, pages 145-150. DOI: 10.5220/0013851300004914

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icree24,
author={Yiting Chen},
title={Effects and Responses of Ocean Noise to Marine Mammals},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Renewable Energy and Ecosystem - Volume 1: ICREE},
year={2024},
pages={145-150},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013851300004914},
isbn={978-989-758-776-4},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Renewable Energy and Ecosystem - Volume 1: ICREE
TI - Effects and Responses of Ocean Noise to Marine Mammals
SN - 978-989-758-776-4
AU - Chen Y.
PY - 2024
SP - 145
EP - 150
DO - 10.5220/0013851300004914
PB - SciTePress