Title

Discovery of sound in the sea: Resources for educators, students, the public, and policymakers

Authors

Kathleen J. Vigness-Raposa, Marine Acoustics, Inc.
Gail Scowcroft, University of Rhode Island
James H. Miller, University of Rhode Island
Darlene R. Ketten, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Arthur N. Popper, University of Maryland, College Park

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

1-1-2016

Abstract

There is increasing concern about the effects of underwater sound on marine life. However, the science of sound is challenging. The Discovery of Sound in the Sea (DOSITS) Web site (http://www.dosits.org) was designed to provide comprehensive scientific information on underwater sound for the public and educational and media professionals. It covers the physical science of underwater sound and its use by people and marine animals for a range of tasks. Celebrating 10 years of online resources, DOSITS continues to develop new material and improvements, providing the best resource for the most up-to-date information on underwater sound and its potential effects.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology

Volume

875

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Vigness-Raposa, Kathleen J., Gail Scowcroft, James H. Miller, Darlene R. Ketten, and Arthur N. Popper. "Discovery of sound in the sea: Resources for educators, students, the public, and policymakers." Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology 875, (2016): 1183-1190. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4939-2981-8_148.