title: Potential Uses of Anthropogenic Noise as a Source of Information in Animal Sensory and Communication Systems.
abstract: Although current research on the impact of anthropogenic noise has focused on the detrimental effects, there is a range of ways by which animals could benefit from increased noise levels. Here we discuss two potential uses of anthropogenic noise. First, local variations in the ambient-noise field could be used to perceive objects and navigate within an environment. Second, introduced sound cues could be used as a signal for prey detection or orientation and navigation. Although the disadvantages of noise pollution will likely outweigh any positive effects, it is important to acknowledge that such changes may benefit some species.
authors.affiliation: Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU), Scottish Oceans Institute, University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, Fife, KY16 8LB, UK. as252@st-andrews.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Amanda
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Stansbury
authors.affiliation: Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU), Scottish Oceans Institute, University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, Fife, KY16 8LB, UK. Volker.Deecke@cumbria.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Volker
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Deecke
authors.affiliation: Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU), Scottish Oceans Institute, University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, Fife, KY16 8LB, UK. tg45@st-andrews.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Götz
authors.affiliation: Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU), Scottish Oceans Institute, University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, Fife, KY16 8LB, UK. vj@st-andrews.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Vincent M
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: Janik
mesh_terms: D000819:Animal Communication; D000818:Animals; D006802:Human Activities; D006801:Humans; D009622:Noise; D009949:Orientation; D011235:Predatory Behavior; D012677:Sensation / Q000502:physiology*
keywords: Acoustic daylight; Acoustic landmark; Ambient-noise imaging; Prey detection