Summary report panel 1: the need for protocols and standards in research on underwater noise impacts on marine life
conference paper
As concern about anthropogenic noise and its impacts on marine fauna is increasing around the globe, data are being compared across populations, species, noise sources, geographic regions, and time. However, much of the raw and processed data are not comparable due to differences in measurement methodology, analysis and reporting, and a lack of metadata. Common protocols and more formal, international standards are needed to ensure the effectiveness of research, conservation, regulation and practice, and unambiguous communication of information and ideas. Developing standards takes time and effort, is largely driven by a few expert volunteers, and would benefit from stakeholders’ contribution and support.
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TNO Identifier
530286
ISSN
00652598
Publisher
Springer
Source title
Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
Place of publication
New York
Pages
1265-1271
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