https://indiawest.com/decoding-dolphins-researchers-uncover-effects-of-ship-noise/
TEL AVIV (ANI/TPS) – Israeli researchers uncovered compelling evidence of the impact of ship noise on dolphins, shedding new light on maritime traffic’s influence on marine mammal behavior and communication patterns, and noting implications for marine conservation efforts.
By harnessing artificial intelligence technology, researchers at Haifa University were able to conclusively demonstrate that dolphins alter their vocal behavior in response to ship noise, potentially disrupting vital communication channels and prompting behavioral adjustments to mitigate the disturbance. Their findings were recently published in the peer-reviewed Scientific Reports from Nature.
Maritime traffic poses multifaceted risks to marine ecosystems. However, the specific impacts on dolphin populations have remained largely anecdotal, lacking empirical scientific validation. The primary challenge lay in systematically discerning dolphin behavior amidst the cacophony of ship noise.
