Chemical contaminants (eg metals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals) are changing ecosystems
via effects on wildlife. Indeed, recent work explicitly performed under environmentally …

Anthropogenic (man-made) noise has changed the acoustic environment both on land and
underwater and is now recognized as a pollutant of international concern. Increasing …

In recent years, scientists have realized that evolution can occur on timescales much shorter
than the" long lapse of ages" emphasized by Darwin—in fact, evolutionary change is …

Reproductive Biology of Teleost Fishes is the first integrated review of the reproductive
biology of the bony fishes, which are the most species-rich and diversified group of …

Throughout their lives animals must complete many tasks, including finding food, avoiding
predators, attracting mates, and navigating through a complex and dynamic environment …

Anthropogenic sensory pollution is affecting ecosystems worldwide. Human actions
generate acoustic noise, emanate artificial light and emit chemical substances. All of these …

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

There are substantial concerns that increasing levels of anthropogenic noise in the oceans
may impact aquatic animals. Noise can affect animals physically, physiologically and …

In tropical countries soil erosion is often increased due to high erodibility of geologically old
and weathered soils; intensive rainfall; inappropriate soil management; removal of forest …

Fish acoustic signals associated with mating behaviour are typically low-frequency sounds
produced by males when in close proximity to females. However, some species make …