The Oceans Hidden Orchestra What 70 Years of Underwater Recordings Reveal About Earths True Pulse
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The Oceans Hidden Orchestra What 70 Years of Underwater Recordings Reveal About Earths True Pulse
Key Takeaways Ocean recordings, initially for military use, now reveal the complex, often threatened, natural soundscape of our planet. Human activities like shipping, sonar, and oil exploration are drastically altering the ocean's acoustic environment, harming marine life. Changes in ocean sounds, including both increased noise and unexplained silences, are critical indicators of ocean health and climate change. Listening to the ocean's "heartbeat" is essential for understanding and protecting its delicate ecosystems and the life within them. Imagine a world beneath the waves, not as a silent, serene blue, but as a vast, living concert hall. For most of my life, I pictured the deep ocean as quiet, an almost alien expanse where only the occasional whale song might ripple through the immense darkness. But what if I told you that beneath the surface, there's a symphony playing, a constant, intricate performance that reveals the true pulse of our planet? For over 70 years…
