Arthur Popper of the University of Maryland is among the scientists trying to evaluate the effect of high-intensity sonar and other underwater noise on the behavior and health of fish. Like whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals, fish have sensitive hearing organs. But unlike the case of marine mammals, which have beached themselves after sonar tests, little is known about how fish respond to loud noise.
For the UNESCO section chief, “striking a balance between global coherence and respect for national ownership and cultural diversity is both essential and complex.”
May 13, 2026 01:46 PM
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