The surge in renewable energy demand, particularly from offshore wind farm (OWF), raises concerns about underwater noise pollution during their construction. Despite extensive studies on underwater noise impacts in European and Western countries, local species targeted investigations are crucial for global application. We assessed how pile driving noise during OWF construction affected the behavior of three juvenile Korean fishes (Lateolabrax japonicus, Acanthopagrus schlegelii, and Platichthys stellatus) prevalent in East Asian seas. Pile driving noise playback induced rapid changes in L. japonicus and A. schlegelii swimming speed and group cohesion, with 40 % remaining un-habituated after 5 min. Notably, L. japonicus showed clear avoidance of the noise source, while P. stellatus behavior remained unchanged at all. Our findings confirm that even relatively low-intensity impulsive noise can alter fish behavior, potentially due to species-specific characteristics. Accumulated data will inform the development of strategies for smart OWF establishment, advancing sustainable energy practices.
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