Will harbor porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) habituate to pingers?

Authors
Cox, T.M., Read, A.J., Solow, A., Tregenza, N.
Year
Journal/Publisher Name
Journal of Cetacean Research and Management
Volume (Issue #)
3(1)
Page #s
81-86
Contact information
tara.cox@duke.edu
Summary

A field test was conducted to test whether harbor porpoises habitutate to pingers over time. Echolocation and movements were monitored around a mooring equipped with a pinger (Dukane Netmark 1000) for 3 months. Initial displacement was 208 m from the pinger, but it diminished by 50% within 4 days. Echolocation rate and occurrence were significantly reduced near the pinger.