How does dredging sound affect aquatic life?

26 March 2015, Paris, France

Although incomplete, an understanding of the characteristics of dredging-related sound is emerging. This presentation summarizes the state of knowledge pertaining to predicted and demonstrated consequences of exposure to dredging sound. Diversity among animals in terms of susceptibility to sound-induced impacts will be addressed. Challenges to measuring biologically meaningful responses will be identified. Doseresponse assessment of dredging-related sound will be placed into perspective with other sound sources. New ways of assessing dredging-related sound impacts will be presented.

Last update: 26 January 2015