Symposium on Environmental Consequences of
Underwater Sound (ECOUS)
May 12-16, 2003
Hilton Palacio del Rio
San Antonio, TX Symposium Summary This symposium represented a broad-based overview of recent and ongoing research related to the assessment of the effects of manmade underwater sound on marine life. A wide range of relevant scientific topics was covered, ranging from natural sound production and its functional role in sensing and communication to the observed effects of manmade sound on marine life. The symposium also included presentations on new technologies for monitoring underwater sound, modeling auditory processes and acoustic environmental dynamics, and new approaches to monitoring and mitigating potential adverse impacts from manmade sound sources. Back to List of Workshops