Passive Acoustic Monitoring of Aquatic Mammals

Dear Colleagues,

The marine realm is a vast, complex soundscape, and for aquatic mammals, sound is the primary sensory modality for communication, navigation, and foraging. Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) has emerged as a transformative tool for studying these often-elusive species, offering a non-invasive, cost-effective, and continuous method for data collection. This Special Issue, titled "Passive Acoustic Monitoring of Aquatic Mammals," highlights the latest advancements and applications in this rapidly evolving field. We welcome contributions that demonstrate innovative methodologies, from the deployment of novel autonomous recording systems and machine learning algorithms for automated detection and classification, to the analysis of acoustic data for assessing population trends, behavioral ecology, and habitat use. A critical focus will also be on applying PAM to inform conservation and management efforts, particularly to mitigate anthropogenic threats such as noise pollution, ship strikes, and bycatches. By bringing together cutting-edge research, this collection aims to showcase the power of PAM to address key ecological questions and advance the protection of cetaceans and other aquatic mammals in an increasingly noisy ocean.

Dr. Zhitao Wang
Guest Editor

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