Tag: whales

  • Lockdown led to quieter but not cleaner oceans

    Lockdown led to quieter but not cleaner oceans

    In February 2020, Italy became the first country in Europe to impose a lockdown in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. In the following months, amidst the stress of those initial lockdowns, the sounds of birdsong freed from traffic noise were a source of comfort and optimism to many around Europe and the rest of the…

  • Can whales learn deafness?

    Can whales learn deafness?

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    If youโ€™re reading this on your computer then youโ€™re probably within reaching distance of them. Go anywhere amongst the public and youโ€™ll notice that a lot of people are wearing them. Headphones and earphones are becoming more and more commonplace throughout our lives. Some particularly sophisticated versions can even suppress environmental noises and enhance the…