Recent Advances in Marine Bioacoustics

Dear Colleagues,

Anthropogenic disturbance is one of the major drivers of the marine biodiversity crisis worldwide. Among them, human-made noise (e.g., commercial shipping) reaches across much of the world’s marine landscape, leading to a substantial degradation of the acoustic environment. An increasing amount of noise in the marine environment can have major and even fatal impacts on the animals, since it interferes with their key life functions (e.g., foraging, mating, migrating). In response to this pressing issue, bioacoustic approaches emerge as valuable tools, offering insights into the effects of noise by unveiling the intricate processes underlying these ecological changes. This issue aims to showcase the latest advancements in marine bioacoustics research, encompassing new methodologies, the effectiveness of diverse approaches, and the exploration of novel habitats and species. By facilitating the exchange of research experiences and results, this issue seeks to contribute to ongoing updates in guidelines and regulations for underwater noise management and marine conservation.

Dr. Valentina Zaffaroni-Caorsi
Dr. Giovanni Zambon
Dr. Roberto Benocci
Guest Editors

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• bioacoustics
• soundscape
• marine
• underwater
• anthropogenic
• conservation