The book progresses from the physics of underwater sound to the acoustic adaptations of marine organisms and culminates with an analysis of human-caused noise pollution. Marine animals have evolved remarkable acoustic adaptations; some use sound for hunting, others for avoiding predators.
This book uniquely integrates marine biology, physics, and environmental science to provide an evidence-based analysis of our oceans' complex soundscapes, essential for conservation efforts. One may be surprised to know that the study of underwater acoustics evolved from wartime sonar.