Research methodologies to study behavioral and physiological effects on fishes and aquatic invertebrates from particle motion and substrate-borne vibration exposure.

Guan, Shane, Popper, AN, Haxel, J, Martin, J, Miller, JH, Nedelec, S, Potty, G, Roberts, Louise ORCID: 0000-0002-5066-2024, Sisneros, JA and Dangerfield, A (2024) Research methodologies to study behavioral and physiological effects on fishes and aquatic invertebrates from particle motion and substrate-borne vibration exposure. [Report]

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Executive Summary

Underwater anthropogenic particle motion and substrate-borne vibration from BOEM-regulated activities could adversely affect fishes and aquatic invertebrates. Studies to address the issues often face challenges regarding the appropriate experimental setting, measurement collection, and data interpretation. In a laboratory environment, careful consideration must be given regarding boundary conditions, sediment types and thickness, and measurements of animals'' behavioral, audiometric, and physiological response. This study is to provide recommendations on general experimental design, sound and substrate-borne vibration apparatuses, and testing procedures that are appropriate to address specific research questions.

Item Type:	Report
Divisions:	Faculty of Science & Engineering Faculty of Science & Engineering > School of Environmental Sciences
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	31 Jul 2025 10:10
Last Modified:	31 Jul 2025 10:10
URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3193822
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