How Sound Rules Life Underwater
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Impacts of Sound on Marine Life
The chapter delves into the profound effects of sound on marine life, from how motorboat noise influences the behavior of cleaner wrasse to how plainfin midshipman fish use loud hums during mating. It explores the misconception of the ocean being silent and highlights the significance of sound in the underwater environment. Researchers' efforts to study marine organisms, like invertebrates and fish, shed light on the importance of sound in understanding and preserving marine ecosystems.
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