Potential Effects of Anthropogenic Radiofrequency Radiation on Cetaceans

Abstract

Overview

The abstract of this study discusses the potential factors leading to cetacean strandings, focusing primarily on unexplained mass strandings and the role of anthropogenic influences like radiofrequency radiation.

Findings

• Examines types and causes of cetacean strandings with particular attention to mass events without direct scientific explanations.
• Highlights potential disruption in cetacean orientation from radiofrequency radiation and solar storm-induced changes in Earth’s magnetic field.
• Suggests possible interference from military and meteorological radars in areas with high stranding rates following setup of such installations.
• Proposes that interference with cetacean echolocation systems or pulse communication systems could be plausible mechanisms behind these events.

Conclusion

This theoretical work suggests new hypotheses connecting anthropogenic radiofrequency radiation to cetacean strandings which should be empirically tested by future research to confirm or debunk these propositions.