Why is underwater sound an important issue and how should sound impacts be assessed?

26 March 2015, Paris, France

The impacts of underwater sound on aquatic life have become an important environmental issue. This presentation provides background on underwater sound, and on the importance of sound for marine life for communication, orientation and other vital functions. It will provide a comprehensive risk assessment framework for the investigation of sound impacts on which the following talks will build. The different ways in which underwater sound can affect marine life will be introduced and critically discussed.

Last update: 26 January 2015