As marine aquaculture expands around the world, there is increased concern for impacts to
protected species. Documented cases of marine mammal, sea turtle, seabird, and shark …

The growing global demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly energy has
stimulated the rapid adoption of renewable offshore energy. However, infrastructure needed …

Abstract Acoustic Harassment Devices (AHD) are widely used to deter marine mammals
from aquaculture depredation, and from pile driving operations that may otherwise cause …

High numbers of harbor porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) end up as bycatch in gillnets
every year. Acoustic alarms (pingers) have been demonstrated to be an efficient mitigation …

Aquaculture systems, replete with equipment noise originating from aerators, pumps,
feeders, and filtration systems, are known to exert substantial influence on fish behavior and …

Acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs) are used globally by the aquaculture industry to attempt
to reduce pinniped depredation. However, noise from ADDs sited in areas used by …

Simple Summary Whales and dolphins in managed-care and wild settings are exposed to
human-made, anthropogenic sounds of varying degrees. These sounds can lead to …

Marine hydrokinetic devices, such as wave energy converters (WECs), can unlock untapped
energy from the ocean's currents and waves. Acoustic impact assessments are required to …

Depredation is a threat to the socioeconomic and ecological sustainability of pelagic
longline fisheries, globally. Toothed whales (odontocetes) are anecdotally reported as …

Pinniped depredation at aquaculture sites is a globally recognized problem. To mitigate
depredation, the aquaculture sector uses acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs) as a non‐lethal …