Ocean Sound Layers

Raina Mooncrest

Traducteur A AI

Maison d'édition: Publifye

Synopsis

Explore the hidden acoustic world beneath the ocean's surface in Ocean Sound Layers, revealing how sound shapes marine life. Sound is a vital, often overlooked dimension in marine ecosystems; the book explains how it influences behavior, communication, and survival for creatures ranging from microscopic plankton to massive whales. Discover how factors like salinity and temperature affect sound speed and transmission, creating unique acoustic niches.

 
The book progresses from the physics of underwater sound to the acoustic adaptations of marine organisms and culminates with an analysis of human-caused noise pollution. Marine animals have evolved remarkable acoustic adaptations; some use sound for hunting, others for avoiding predators.

 
This book uniquely integrates marine biology, physics, and environmental science to provide an evidence-based analysis of our oceans' complex soundscapes, essential for conservation efforts. One may be surprised to know that the study of underwater acoustics evolved from wartime sonar.

Disponible depuis: 04/03/2025.

Longueur d'impression: 78 pages.

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