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The noisy ocean: Humans have made the world’s seas a very loud place to live – USA TODAY
The ocean has become a raucous cacophony as the noise from human activity has grown louder and more prevalent, according to a study.
Scientists say there is a big increase in the humpback whale population around New York City thanks to cleaner water that has led to an abundance of small fish the whales love to eat. (Oct. 7)
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- The world’s seas are much louder than they were in pre-industrial times.
- Noise can reduce an ocean animal’s ability to hear environmental cues that are vital for survival.
- For many marine species, their attempts to communicate are being masked by sounds that humans have introduced.”…
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