Application of ecoacoustic monitoring in the field of biodiversity science

doi:10.13287/j.1001-9332.202103.032

Abstract

Abstract: Sound is an important way of communication among organisms. The monitoring and analy-sis of biological sound is an emerging method to describe and evaluate biodiversity. This method does not invade or damage the natural environment. By recording ecological information through sound, it can effectively reflect the relevant characteristics of biodiversity. The sound-based exploration of biodiversity change has broadened the interdisciplinary approach and has been increasingly applied to ecological research. Here, we expounded on the main theoretical foundations and research methods of using acoustic monitoring to assess biodiversity. We introduced related research fields from two aspects, namely the biodiversity of vocal animals and the temporal and spatial diversity of soundscape. We presented examples of the application of acoustic monitoring to assess the impact of land-use change, climate change and urbanization on biodiversity. Finally, we proposed the future direction of development, and hope that the potential of sound surveys could be further explored to provide an effective reference for biodiversity monitoring and assessment.

Key words: biodiversity, acoustic monitoring, ecoacoustic, soundscape, acoustic index

BIAN Qi, WANG Cheng, HAO Ze-zhou. Application of ecoacoustic monitoring in the field of biodiversity science[J]. Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology, 2021, 32(3): 1119-1128.

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