Title Low-frequency sound and marine mammals : current knowledge and research needs / Committee on Low-Frequency Sound and Marine Mammals, Ocean Studies Board, Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources, National Research Council

Published Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1994

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Description 1 online resource (1 PDF file (xv, 75 pages)) : illustrations Summary This volume reviews the current state of knowledge regarding the effects of low-frequency sound on marine mammals and makes recommendations for research. In addition, the book describes current federal regulations prescribed under the Marine Mammal Protection Act that govern the taking of marine mammals by scientific research activities, and it recommends changes to expedite the regulatory process dealing with scientific research activities Notes Title from PDF title page Bibliography Includes bibliographical references Notes Support for this project was provided by the U.S. Office of Naval Research Contract No. N00014-92-J-1560/R English Version viewed February 6, 2015 Subject Marine mammals. Underwater acoustics. Cetacea. Sound. Seas. Cetacea Sound Acoustic Stimulation -- veterinary Behavior, Animal -- physiology Oceans and Seas sound (acoustics) seas. SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Zoology -- Mammals. NATURE -- Animals -- Mammals. Sound Seas Cetacea Marine mammals Underwater acoustics Hören Meerestiere Niederfrequentes Geräusch Säugetiere Form Electronic book Author National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Low-Frequency Sound and Marine Mammals, issuing body. LC no. 93061700 ISBN 9780309567039 0309567033 0585144427 9780585144429 1280195665 9781280195662 9786610195664 6610195668

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