Observations of the effect of a New Year’s fireworks display on the behavior of the South American sea lion (<i>Otaria flavescens</i>) in a colony of central-south Chile

Pedreros, Eduardo; Sepúlveda, Maritza; Gutiérrez, Jaime Gómez; Carrasco, Pablo; Quiñones, Renato A.

doi:10.1080/10236244.2015.1125099

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“…The impact of fireworks has been documented for many biological groups and their effects can be diverse, mainly because many animals are affected by vibrations (Acosta et al 2008;Graham and Cooke 2008;Pedreros et al 2016). Even though fireworks may not directly kill birds, they can cause confusion or disorientation during flight, especially for flocks at night (Shamoun- Baranes et al 2011).…”

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“…Additionally, many fireworks explode at night, and at this time the effect on wildlife is very difficult to evaluate because sophisticated and expensive technology is usually necessary to count birds (e.g., nocturnal radars; Shamoun- Baranes et al 2011). Therefore, it is common to study these effects as daily fluctuations of individuals the morning immediately after disturbances (Pedreros et al 2016). More research is needed in order to measure responses in different groups of birds, and to disentangle the effect of different types of disturbances associated to festivities.…”

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“…The impact of fireworks has been documented for many biological groups and their effects can be diverse, mainly because many animals are affected by vibrations (Acosta et al . 2008; Graham and Cooke 2008; Pedreros et al . 2016).…”

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“…Fireworks displays have been an important element in the culture and entertainment of many communities around the World, and they are commonly used even though they produce negative effects on the environment, particularly for animals. These effects include an increase of stress and changes in individual behavior in pets and zoo animals (Rodewald et al 2014;Gates et al 2019), as well as in many wildlife species (Acosta et al 2008;Shamoun-Baranes et al 2011;Pedreros et al 2016). Fireworks produce loud noises, vibrations, visual effects and generate various pollutants that are deposited in the soil or water as a result of the chemical materials used to manufacture them (Palaneeswari and Muthulakshmi 2012;Robles-González et al 2017).…”

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Effect of Firework Festivities on Bird Richness and Abundance at a Natural Protected Wetland in Central Mexico

2023

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Firework festivities have been present in the culture and traditions of many human populations around the world, however their effects on bird populations in natural habitats are not well understood. Changes in bird species richness and abundance related to two firework festivities at the lagoon of Zumpango, Mexico, were evaluated in March and April of 2019. Six point counts were established at the edge of the lagoon to record bird species richness and abundance before, during, and after the events. Additionally, noise levels were measured at each point-count. In total, 80 bird species were observed, including 49 aquatic species. The most abundant were Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis) and Wilson's Phalarope (Phalaropus tricolor). The values of species richness and abundance significantly decreased the days when the events took place, while noise levels increased. Furthermore, basal noise levels (mean = 54.80 dB) are considered high for this natural protected area. Results show that high impact human festivities have negative consequences for birds, and these activities should be limited or restricted in regional, national, and globally important bird conservation areas such as the lagoon of Zumpango.

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Effect of Firework Festivities on Bird Richness and Abundance at a Natural Protected Wetland in Central Mexico

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“…Otters were seen in the bay shortly after the fireworks ended and it was assumed that the display only caused a short disruption in behaviour (Thorson and Berg 2007). South American Sea Lions (Otaria flavescens) in Chile, exposed to New Year's fireworks when onshore during their breeding season, stopped vocalising, showed alert behaviour, and many left the colony during the display and took over 24 h to return (Pedreros et al 2016). Although the short-term impacts appear similar in these two cases, disruption during breeding is likely to have more significant long-term impact on a species.…”

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Not just a flash in the pan: short and long term impacts of fireworks on the environment

Bateman

Gilson

Bradshaw

2023

Pacific Conserv. Biol.

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Fireworks are used globally, mostly for recreational purposes, despite overwhelming evidence that they negatively affect wildlife, domestic animals, and the environment. Fireworks cause short-term noise and light disturbance, causing distress in domestic animals that may be managed before or after a fireworks event, but impacts to wildlife can be on a much larger scale. The annual timing of some large-scale fireworks events coincides with migratory or reproductive behaviour of wildlife, and thus may have adverse long-term population effects on them. Fireworks residues also contribute significantly to chemical pollution of soil, water, and air, which has implication for human as well as animal health. Modern technological alternatives to traditional fireworksboth 'eco-friendly' fireworks, and reusable drone and laser-based lightshowsprovide safer, 'greener' alternatives that also present a sustainable way forward for maintaining cultural traditions without perpetuating their adverse impacts.

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Assessment of noise pollution of fireworks during Christmas and New Year in the city of Buenos Aires: comparison with a different management strategy applied to the city of Santiago de Chile

Lombera,

Bori,

Vergara

2023

Discov Environ

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Fireworks are widely celebrated worldwide but have raised environmental concerns due to pollutant emissions. This has prompted evolving legislation in many countries, necessitating scientific evidence for policy development. Existing literature mainly focuses on characterizing individual fireworks and quantifying noise variations between festive and non-festive periods. However, no such studies have been conducted in Argentina. This study aims to characterize noise levels generated by fireworks during the 2020 Christmas and New Year celebrations in Buenos Aires. Nine measurement systems were used, obtaining acoustic descriptors reflecting noise levels during these events. Results were compared with typical ambient noise levels in the city and those during the New Year's fireworks display in Santiago de Chile, where public access to individual fireworks is restricted. Findings indicate significant noise level increases during the Christmas and New Year celebrations, supported by the L01 percentile acoustic parameter, more effective in characterizing impulsive events than Equivalent continuous sound pressure level LeqA. Comparing results with Santiago de Chile, noise values in Argentina remained similar within a 1.1 km proximity to the fireworks show, whereas beyond that distance, Chilean residents experienced lower noise levels.

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Observations of the effect of a New Year’s fireworks display on the behavior of the South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens) in a colony of central-south Chile

Cited by 4 publications

References 13 publications

Effect of Firework Festivities on Bird Richness and Abundance at a Natural Protected Wetland in Central Mexico

Effect of Firework Festivities on Bird Richness and Abundance at a Natural Protected Wetland in Central Mexico

Not just a flash in the pan: short and long term impacts of fireworks on the environment

Assessment of noise pollution of fireworks during Christmas and New Year in the city of Buenos Aires: comparison with a different management strategy applied to the city of Santiago de Chile

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