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How sea squirts sense underwater noise
Original: How sea squirts perceive underwater noise
Researchers are studying how sea squirts, simple marine filter feeders, detect and respond to underwater noise. The work sheds light on how even primitive sea creatures without obvious sensory organs may perceive sound from human activity such as shipping. Understanding these responses could inform efforts to assess and reduce the impact of ocean noise on marine life.
Why now: Growing concern about human-made ocean noise and its effects on marine animals is drawing attention to research on even the simplest sea creatures.
Evidence
- How sea squirts perceive underwater noise · Phys.org
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