The soundscapes of Vatnajökull National Park are diverse and provide a window into
how Iceland’s ecosystems are evolving and responding to human noise. This report
focuses on two areas of the park: Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón. These areas were
selected for their unique natural features and the high level of tourist traffic at each
site. Field sites were chosen to contrast areas close to human-produced noise and
spaces further removed from noise sources. The analysis from these recordings not
only shows a sharp difference in noise level and type between these two classes of
sites, but also reveals how biologic activity responds to noise pollution sources in
these areas.
This Report is presented by Garrison Gerard, a Fulbright Student working on his Phd project.
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For those interested in getting in touch with Garrison his contact and web page are as follow: Email: [email protected] Web page: www.garrisongerard.com
