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Why is noise such a big deal in the ocean? Underwater, sound travels much further than light or smell, making it a crucial way for many marine animals to understand the world around them. Whales, like these right whales, use sound to communicate during important activities, like keeping mothers and nursing calves together, foraging in groups, establishing mates and migrating. But in recent decades, human activities like shipping and oil exploration have made the ocean a much noisier place -- which can spell trouble for many marine animals.

Photo Credit: Sea to Shore Alliance/NOAA, under NOAA permit #15488
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This image was originally posted to Flickr by National Marine Sanctuaries at https://flickr.com/photos/44124469278@N01/31472816856. It was reviewed on 22 November 2020 by FlickreviewR 2 and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the Public Domain Mark.

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