Low-frequency sound and marine mammals : current knowledge and research needs / Committee on Low-Frequency Sound and Marine Mammals, Ocean Studies Board, Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources, National Research Council.

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National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Low-Frequency Sound and Marine Mammals [issuing body.]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1994Description: 1 online resource (1 PDF file (xv, 75 pages)) : illustrationsContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9780309567039
0309567033
0585144427
9780585144429

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Low-frequency sound and marine mammals.DDC classification:

599.5/041825 20

LOC classification:

QL713.2 .L69 1994eb

NLM classification:

QL 713.2

Other classification:

WW 1691

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Abstract: 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.

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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.

Support for this project was provided by the U.S. Office of Naval Research Contract No. N00014-92-J-1560/R.

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