A critical examination of worldwide guidelines for minimising the disturbance to marine mammals during seismic surveys |
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| Authors: | Ross Compton Lissa Goodwin Richard Handy Victor Abbott |
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| Institution: | 1. Research and Innovation, 17a Portland Villas, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AA, UK;2. School of Biological Sciences, Portland Square A 402, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AA, UK;3. School of Biological Sciences, Davy Building, Room 406, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AA, UK;4. School of Earth, Ocean and Environmental Science, Portland Square A 423, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AA, UK |
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| Abstract: | Marine seismic exploration has potentially detrimental effects upon marine life and marine mammals in particular. Potential effects range from disturbance that may lead to displacement from feeding or breeding areas, to auditory damage and potential mortality. Nations including the USA, Canada and Brazil have followed the example set by the United Kingdom by introducing guidelines to minimise acoustic disturbance to marine mammals. This paper describes the mitigation measures central to the guidelines currently in place, and identifies the similarities, differences and deficiencies within them. A need for further review by some nations is identified, with a recommendation that an international standard should be produced, benefiting both the geophysical exploration industry and the conservation community. |
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| Keywords: | Underwater noise Marine mammal Mitigation Seismic survey Marine mammal observer |
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