Fishes use a variety of sensory systems to learn about their environments and to
communicate. Of the various senses, hearing plays a particularly important role for fishes in …

Otoliths in bony fishes play an important role in the senses of balance and hearing. Otolith
mass and shape are, among others, likely to be decisive factors influencing otolith motion …

This paper considers the importance of particle motion to fishes and invertebrates and the
steps that need to be taken to improve knowledge of its effects. It is aimed at scientists …

Increasing attention is being paid to the ecological consequences of underwater noise
generated by human activities such as ship** and maritime industries including, but not …

There is increasing concern about the effects of pile driving and other anthropogenic
(human‐generated) sound on fishes. Although there is a growing body of reports examining …

Marine seismic surveys produce high intensity, low-frequency impulsive sounds at regular
intervals, with most sound produced between 10 and 300 Hz. Offshore seismic surveys have …

In this paper we reconsider the designation of fishes as being either “hearing specialists” or
“hearing generalists,” and recommend drop** the terms. We argue that this classification …

With the growing utilization and exploration of the ocean, anthropogenic noise increases
significantly and gives rise to a new kind of pollution: noise pollution. In this review, the …

Otoliths are of interest to investigators from several disciplines including systematics,
auditory neuroscience, and fisheries. However, there is often very little sharing of information …

Aquatic animals use and produce sound for critical life functions, including reproduction.
Anthropogenic noise is recognized as a global source of environmental pollution and …