masking maskingreduced ability to detect, recognize, or understand sounds of interest because of interference by other sounds Related Articles: Hot Topic- Ocean-Based Renewable EnergyHot Topic- Seismic AirgunsHot Topic- Killer Whales and Vessel NoiseEffects Tutorial OverviewCommercial Vessel TrafficTutorial: Commercial Vessel TrafficPotential effects of sound on marine mammalsMasking in MammalsMasking in FishesReference List: Animals and Sound Chris Knowlton2020-08-25T15:02:36-05:00