Low-Frequency Sound and Marine Mammals: Current Knowledge and Research Needs

by National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies, Environment and Resources Commission on Geosciences

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309050251
• ISBN13: 9780309050258
• Release Date: February 1994
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"