Anthropogenic Causes
What does "anthropogenic" mean
Human-caused
Marine animals mainly rely on this sense underwater
Hearing
Sound travels better in water than in air: True or False?
True
These large vessels create constant underwater noise pollution
Commercial ships/oceanic vessels
Communication
Creating quieter ships can help reduce this type of pollution
Noise pollution
This process involves building structures by the ocean and creates loud noise
Construction
Loud ocean noise can cause this physical damage
This organization regulations underwater sound impacts in the United States
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
These surveys use sound waves to explore the ocean floor
Ranging
Oil drilling and ocean construction are examples of what activity?
Human activities/anthropogenic activities
Animals may flee noisy areas or act differently, showing this type of change
Reducing underwater noise can help restore what ecosystem?
Marine ecosystems/ocean health