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.
- ISBN10 0309050251
- ISBN13 9780309050258
- Publish Date 1 February 1994
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint National Academies Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 92
- Language English