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kelp forests offer quiet refuge from noisy seas

Do kelp forests offer quiet refuge from noisy seas?

As kelp forests decline, scientists worry sensitive sea creatures are losing a sanctuary from sonic overload
Ship noise repels beluga whales

Ship noise sends beluga whales scrambling out of the way

A new tracking study shows just how far belugas will go to avoid noise pollution.
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Ocean warming & transforming soundscapes

​​Oceans aren’t just warming—their soundscapes are transforming

Humans are polluting the seas with sound, while warming waters change how noise propagates. What does that mean for whales and other animals?
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