Marine Environmental Noise

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, Marine Environmental Noise has emerged as a pivotal focus within the scientific community. It is crucial to emphasize the value of underwater sensors and the data they collect, as they enable diverse research with numerous purposes, both temporary and long-term. The deployment of several acoustic receivers has been provided extensive and high-priced information into the dynamic soundscape of the sea, mainly originating from anthropogenic sources. This demands vigilant study to preserve marine life and ecosystems. Developing advanced monitoring algorithms and signal specific analysis enable valuable knowledge on the diverse underwater noise sources, allowing for the characterization of these sounds and assessment of their impacts on the ecosystem. This Special Issue is dedicated to exploring novel possibilities in analyzing underwater acoustic data and make results known about the marine environmental noise from different devices, promising significant advancements in the underwater acoustics science.

We invite papers concerning topics including, but not limited to, the following:

• Bioacoustics;
• Underwater soundscape;
• Traffic ship noises;
• Geophysics;
• Natural hazard prevention;
• Underwater communication and signal analysis.

Dr. Manuel Bou-Cabo
Dr. Dídac Diego-Tortosa
Guest Editors

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