title: A review of crustacean sensitivity to high amplitude underwater noise: Data needs for effective risk assessment in relation to UK commercial species.
abstract: High amplitude anthropogenic noise is associated with adverse impacts among a variety of organisms but detailed species-specific knowledge is lacking in relation to effects upon crustaceans. Brown crab (Cancer pagurus), European lobster (Homarus gammarus) and Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) together represent the most valuable commercial fishery in the UK (Defra, 2014). Critical evaluation of literature reveals physiological sensitivity to underwater noise among N. norvegicus and closely related crustacean species, including juvenile stages. Current evidence supports physiological sensitivity to local, particle motion effects of sound production in particular. Derivation of correlative relationships between the introduction of high amplitude impulsive noise and crustacean distribution/abundance is hindered by the coarse resolution of available data at the present time. Future priorities for research are identified and argument for enhanced monitoring under current legislative frameworks outlined.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), Lowestoft Laboratory, Pakefield Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0HT, UK. Electronic address: nathan.edmonds@cefas.co.uk.
authors.forename: Nathan J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Edmonds
authors.affiliation: Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), Lowestoft Laboratory, Pakefield Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0HT, UK.
authors.forename: Christopher J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Firmin
authors.affiliation: Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), Lowestoft Laboratory, Pakefield Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0HT, UK.
authors.forename: Denise
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Goldsmith
authors.affiliation: Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), Lowestoft Laboratory, Pakefield Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0HT, UK.
authors.forename: Rebecca C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Faulkner
authors.affiliation: Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), Lowestoft Laboratory, Pakefield Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0HT, UK.
authors.forename: Daniel T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Wood
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003386:Brachyura; D005398:Fisheries; D008121:Nephropidae; D009622:Noise; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012758:Shellfish; D006113:United Kingdom
keywords: Crab; Fisheries; Lobster; Noise; Piling; Seismic