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How does noise polution from boats/ships/sonar effect marine wildlife? How come dolphins and whales can swim next to boats and seemingly be fine, but I have read about boats and their motor noise effecting marine life, in particular those relying on echolocation?

by /u/Spam4119 in /r/askscience

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