Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6359981 Marine Pollution Bulletin 2013 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Leisure boating is the major source of anthropogenic noise in the sea. ► Leisure boating noise affects dolphin distribution in the study area. ► Dolphin displacements are reported during the season of highest boat presence. ► Highest sea ambient noise levels characterizes areas of the most intense boating. ► Reduced dolphin presence characterizes area of highest sea ambient noise.
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