Talbot, Lee M.Lewandowski, Jill2015-07-292015-07-292015https://hdl.handle.net/1920/9625Like many wicked environmental problems of our time, marine sound and its potential effects on marine mammals is characterized by high levels of scientific uncertainty, diversified values across many stakeholder groups, political and regulatory complexities, and a continually evolving ecological and social environment. Further, the history of conflict and the relationships between major actors has rooted the issue firmly in identity conflict where prejudices lead to avoidance of working together. What results is continuing controversy, failed management decisions, litigation and an increasing frustration by all parties on why a better solution cannot be found.293 pagesenCopyright 2015 Jill LewandowskiEnvironmental managementSocial researchAcousticsCollaborative actionConflict transformationEnvironmental conflictIdentity conflictMarine mammalsOcean noiseDissertation