Review article
https://doi.org/10.18048/2022.04.02
Environmental Impact of Underwater Noise
Lidija Runko Luttenberger
orcid.org/0000-0002-4011-0605
; School of Polytechnics of the University of Rijeka, Sveučilišna avenija 4, 51000 Rijeka
Merica Slišković
orcid.org/0000-0003-3951-9822
; Faculty of Maritime Studies of the University of Split, Ruđera Boškovića 37, 21000 Split
Ivica Ančić
orcid.org/0000-0002-1887-6604
; School of Polytechnics of the University of Rijeka, Sveučilišna avenija 4, 51000 Rijeka
Helena Ukić Boljat
orcid.org/0000-0003-2109-9516
; Faculty of Maritime Studies of the University of Split, Ruđera Boškovića 37, 21000 Split
Abstract
The description of sound as a form of energetic pollutant is very complex as is also its impact on
aquatic life. Human activities causing continuous and implosive underwater noise, such as marine
traffic, maintenance of ships, coastal tourism, marine research, military, offshore energy platforms,
generation of ocean energies and construction operations are expected to increase. The paper analyses
current approach to minimise the impact of underwater noise and limit its emissions, examines
regulatory approach and discusses the possibilities to control this type of pollution in order to ensure
the preservation of natural underwater soundscape. The timely implementation and further development
of the European Marine Strategy Framework Directive and its provisions related to underwater noise
is of exceptional importance for the Adriatic Sea, which is facing increasing pressure from various
industries generating underwater noise.
Keywords
Underwater noise; anthropogenic activities; soundscape; Marine Strategy Framework Directive
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278658
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Publication date:
24.4.2022.
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