Marine mammal acoustics exposure analysis models used in US Navy environmental impact statements.

In compliance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), the Navy must prepare Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and obtain Letters of Authorization (LOAs) allowing, as defined in the MMPA, incidental “takes” of marine mammals for its training activities. The Navy has prepared these document...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Wartzok, D., Erbe, Christine, Getz, W., Thomas, J.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Springer New York LLC 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/39761