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SUBMITTER: Melcon ML
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3290562 | biostudies-literature | 2012
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
PloS one 20120229 2
Anthropogenic noise may significantly impact exposed marine mammals. This work studied the vocalization response of endangered blue whales to anthropogenic noise sources in the mid-frequency range using passive acoustic monitoring in the Southern California Bight. Blue whales were less likely to produce calls when mid-frequency active sonar was present. This reduction was more pronounced when the sonar source was closer to the animal, at higher sound levels. The animals were equally likely to st ...[more]