Underwater life through sound: toward coexistence

Various human activities, such as ship navigation, construction, and exploration, are increasingly prevalent in the ocean. Recent studies have demonstrated that the sounds generated by these activities significantly impact marine life. Dolphins and porpoises, in particular, are notable for their acute hearing and reliance on sound to communicate and recognize their environment. Given their heavy dependence on sound, there are growing concerns about the potential effects of marine noise on their well-being. Primarily focusing on dolphins and porpoises, I investigate to clarify the behavior and ecology of large marine animals and assess the impact of noise pollution. In the future, there will likely be a demand for standards and guidelines to regulate underwater noise, as well as the development of noise-silencing technologies based on these guidelines. I believe that the fundamental knowledge I am currently working on will be crucial in addressing these challenges.

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https://satoko-kimura.sakura.ne.jp/(in Japanese)
https://miraibook.jp/researcher/ss23089(in Japanese)
https://kyoto.cseas.kyoto-u.ac.jp/news/2022/12/20221223/(in Japanese)
https://newsletter.cseas.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/nl-81/kimura/
https://www-archive.cseas.kyoto-u.ac.jp/newsletter/jp/06/06_kimura.html(in Japanese)