The Effects of Underwater Explosions on Marine Life in Shoalwater Bay, Queensland

摘要

A literature review is presented which details the available data on the effects of underwater explosions on marine life. This has been done at the request of Defence Facilities Division (Department of Defence) in order to assess the impact on marine communities of underwater explosions in Shoalwater Bay, Queensland. A general assessment of the possible effects of the explosions is given on the basis of overseas data relevant to the biological effects of underwater explosions, and from the limited data published on the marine communities of the Queensland coast. (Author)