Killer whales
Killer Whales and Ship Noise Frequencies Are Now Same, Making Whale-Foraging Difficult
A critically endangered population of killer whales in the Pacific Northwest may be encountering more noise pollution than in the past. A recent study suggests large passing oil tankers emit sounds at frequencies killer whales use to communicate and echolocate. Ultimately, researchers say, this could impede their ability to find food they need to survive.
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