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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
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Noise pollution is pervasive in U.S. protected areas
Science, Volume 356, No. 6337, Year 2017
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Anthropogenic noise threatens ecological systems, including the cultural and biodiversity resources in protected areas. Using continental-scale sound models, we found that anthropogenic noise doubled background sound levels in 63% of U.S. protected area units and caused a 10-fold or greater increase in 21%, surpassing levels known to interfere with human visitor experience and disrupt wildlife behavior, fitness, and community composition. Elevated noise was also found in critical habitats of endangered species, with 14% experiencing a 10-fold increase in sound levels. However, protected areas with more stringent regulations had less anthropogenic noise. Our analysis indicates that noise pollution in protected areas is closely linked with transportation, development, and extractive land use, providing insight into where mitigation efforts can be most effective. © 2017, American Association for the Advancement of Science. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
Buxton, Rachel T.
United States, Fort Collins
Colorado State University
Fristrup, Kurt M.
United States, Washington, D.c.
National Park Service
Crooks, Kevin R.
United States, Fort Collins
Colorado State University
Wittemyer, George
United States, Fort Collins
Colorado State University
Statistics
Citations: 193
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1126/science.aah4783
ISSN:
00368075
Research Areas
Environmental