What is it about?
From artistic appreciation to data-driven science, the study of soundscapes has fundamentally evolved. This paper delivers a historical overview and bibliometric analysis of the three interconnected fields: acoustic ecology, soundscape ecology, and ecoacoustics.
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Why is it important?
Our bibliometric mapping reveals the evolution of acoustic ecology, tracking its growth from human-centric roots into the broader domains of soundscape ecology and ecoacoustics. We show how the field has expanded to capture ecological processes across diverse scales, culminating in a recent, technology-driven shift toward advanced ecoacoustic monitoring - a powerful tool now vital for assessing biodiversity, land-use changes, and overall ecosystem health.
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Writing this paper was a true pleasure, as it allowed me to work alongside long-standing collaborators. Additionally, interest readers can access a view-only, full-text version of the paper vis this link: https://rdcu.be/9ttWKdouJbJa
Professor W.M. To
Macao Polytechnic University
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This page is a summary of: A Historical Overview and Bibliometric Study of Acoustic Ecology, Soundscape Ecology, and Ecoacoustics, Acoustical Physics, June 2026, Pleiades Publishing Ltd,
DOI: 10.1134/s1063771026600774.
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