How quickly does sound attenuate in water?

Attenuation of sound in water in this article is defined as the way in which sound intensity levels decrease with distance. As this is a...

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Do seismic surveys cause whales to strand?

Environmental groups and others claim that they do (or can)!  However, there is absolutely no evidence to support their claims while, in fact, there is...

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Why all the fuss about seismic surveys?

Concerns are often raised by environmentalists about the impact of offshore seismic surveys on whales and dolphins. However, there is no evidence from over four...

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What seismic sound levels are generated in the vicinity of a seismic survey?

Contrary to the claims of many environmental groups (eNGOs), the sound levels generated in the vicinity of seismic surveys are not audible “24 hours per...

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How do whales and dolphins react to seismic surveys?

Contrary to the claims of many environmental Non-Government Organisations (eNGOs), any changes to normal behavioural patterns are either non-existent or minimal (such as slight course...

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