Aquatic animals use and produce sound for critical life functions, including reproduction.
Anthropogenic noise is recognized as a global source of environmental pollution and …

Cartilaginous fishes (Chondrichthyes), including sharks, skates, rays, elephant fishes and
chimaeras, have been in existence for over 400 million years and represent early stages of …

Zebrafish (Danio rerio) have become a valuable model for investigating the molecular
genetics and development of the inner ear in vertebrates. In this study, we employed a …

Auditory sensitivity measurements have been published for only 12 of the more than 1150
extant species of elasmobranchs (sharks, skates and rays). Thus, there is a need to further …

Sensory hair cells are specialized mechanotransductive receptors required for hearing and
vestibular function. Loss of hair cells in humans and other mammals is permanent and …

Offshore activities elevate ambient sound levels at sea, which may affect marine fauna. We
reviewed the literature about impact of airgun acoustic exposure on fish in terms of damage …

High-performance medical acoustic sensors are essential in medical equipment and
diagnosis. Commercially available medical acoustic sensors are capacitive and …

Signals produced during social interactions convey crucial information about the sender's
identity, quality, reproductive state and social status. Fishes can detect near-body water …

The lateral line system of zebrafish consists of the anterior lateral line, with neuromasts
distributed on the head, and the posterior lateral line, with neuromasts distributed on the …

Behavioral responses of silver carp (Hypopthalmichthys molitrix), bighead carp (H. nobilis),
and common carp (Cyprinus carpio) to a complex, broadband sound were tested in the …