Sounds of the Ocean: How Marine Life Communicates
Did you know every second breath you take comes from the ocean? This vast, blue expanse shapes our climate, fuels the water cycle, and holds the planet’s greatest extremes—from sunlit shallows to deep-sea trenches. Let’s break it down and explore Earth’s blue heart.
Whales and dolphins use sound to hunt, navigate, and stay connected. Discover how echolocation and ocean calls help marine mammals thrive in the deep.
From snapping shrimp to ship engines, the ocean is full of sound. Discover how natural and human-made noise shapes life beneath the waves.
From whale songs to shrimp snaps, the ocean is full of sound. Discover how marine life uses “songs” to hunt, mate, and thrive in the deep.
Noise pollution is rising in the ocean—and marine life is paying the price. Learn how loud seas affect whales, fish, ecosystems, and what we can do to help.
Can we hear climate change? From breaking ice to shifting whale songs, sound is helping scientists study ocean change in real time.
The ocean has more stories to tell—keep going!
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