Tidal Flats and Anthropogenic Stressors

Earth-born vibration disturbances caused by anthropogenic activities can be significant stressors to marine benthic animals. We aim to study the effect of mudflat trampling and vibration noise on behavior and communication in benthic animals.

• Effects of earthborn vibration on intertidal animals

• Tidal flat construction and marine protected species

• Trampling effects on the intertidal animals

• Trampling and surface activity of crabs

• Trampling and reproductive rhythm of fiddler crabs