Tag Archives: hearing

Underwater Racket

By Emily Sohn / February 2, 2011
As more ships traverse the oceans, the volume of sound traveling underwater is increasing. This change can affect humpback whales and other residents who use sound in their daily lives. (miblue5/iStock)

The oceans are getting louder, and scientists want to know what that means for marine residents

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Hear, Hear

By Emily Sohn / January 5, 2006

Listening to loud music or playing in a rock band without ear protection can lead to hearing loss.

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