Publication Date
6-2018
Series Number
288
Publisher
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
ISBN
978-1-921258-05-3
ISSN
2202-5758
Abstract
Seismic surveys have the potential to affect marine life, including commercially and recreationally important finfish and invertebrate species and their prey. There is, however, considerable uncertainty around the degree of impact and relevant pressure-response pathways across the different taxonomic groups.
Number of Pages
38
Keywords
Seismic exploration, Air guns, Anthropogenic factors, Risks, Marine fish, Marine invertebrates, Western Australia
Disciplines
Aquaculture and Fisheries
Recommended Citation
Webster, F.J., Wise, B.S., Fletcher, W.J., and Kemps, H 2018. Risk Assessment of the potential impacts of seismic air gun surveys on marine finfish and invertebrates in Western Australia. Fisheries Research Report No. 288 Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia. 42pp.
