Why Can't Killer Whales Find and Capture Food? The Ocean Is Too Noisy
September 11, 2024
September 11, 2024
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
New research shows that vessel noise--the rumble and churn of boats and ships--disrupts killer whales' ability to find and capture food. This can have serious consequences for these whales, especially considering the challenges they already face. The findings(link is external) were published recently in the scientific journal, Global Change Biology.
How Killer Wha . . .
New research shows that vessel noise--the rumble and churn of boats and ships--disrupts killer whales' ability to find and capture food. This can have serious consequences for these whales, especially considering the challenges they already face. The findings(link is external) were published recently in the scientific journal, Global Change Biology.
How Killer Wha . . .