UK researchers examine effects of noise on fish, crustaceans
Updated: 2012-01-31 23:30:52
, Jan 24 2012 UK researchers examine effects of noise on fish , crustaceans Effects of Noise on Wildlife Ocean Ocean energy Science Add comments A research project in England is preparing to do some of the first field studies designed to see how human-made sound may affect non-cetaceans . While many field studies have tracked the responses of whales and dolphins in both opportunistic and controlled settings , and some lab studies have noted how fish or other sea creatures react to noise when introduced into tanks , a team from the University of Hull is preparing to project human sounds from a research vessel and see how fish and crustaceans crabs and lobsters . respond The researchers plan to film animals while playing the sounds of ships , concrete pile driving , or operating wind
Jan 24 2012 Ontario farmers group says wind farms are tearing communities apart Human impacts News Wind turbines Add comments The Ontario Federation of Agriculture OFA the province’s largest farm organization , has called for a moratorium on wind power development . In a statement the OFA says that “we are hearing very clearly from our members that the wind turbines situation is coming to a head seriously dividing rural communities and even jeopardizing farm succession planning . While also stressing the need to address the price paid for wind power , as well as noise issues and concerns about health impacts , Mark Wales , OFA’s President , said that Most disconcerting of all is the impact wind turbines are having on the relationships across rural communities . When wind developments come
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: Pages local ecologist About Writing Projects Wednesday , January 11, 2012 Tulip tree allee at New York Botanical Garden Described as a signature planting the tulip trees Liriodendron tulipfera that form the allée leading to the Library Building at the New York Botanical Garden were planted in 1905 alternating among poplars which were originally planted in 1903 by Nathaniel Lord Britton . nbsp The poplars did not fulfill Briton's vision and were removed by 1911. We have featured alleés in Frankfurt in Berlin and as precursors to tree-lined streets Don't miss the next post Spread the word 0 comment(s Post a Comment Thank you for commenting on this post and hope to hear from you , . soon Previous Page Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom WELCOME local ecologist is a project of