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    Sailing events could harm marine life due to underwater noise, study finds

    by Sarah Ward Apr 14, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: PA Archive

    International sailing events could be harming marine wildlife because of underwater noise pollution from vessels, researchers have warned.

    Marine mammals, fishes and invertebrates which rely on intricate hearing systems for processes to forage, communicate, reproduce, and avoid predators, could be harmed by sustained noise from hundreds of motorised boats, a study has found.

    led by Heriot-Watt University’s Institute of Life found that noise from large groups of spectator boats was loud and sustained for long enough to cause stress and even force marine life out of natural habitats.

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