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Science Note/Crustaceans in the Reef

Researchers discover that crustaceans can detect and respond to the sounds of the coral reef. Scientists say noises from our ships could disorient the crustaceans.

Researchers discover that crustaceans are able to detect and respond to the sounds of the coral reef. The study highlights how important ocean acoustics are to sea creatures, and how noise pollution from our ships could have a major impact on marine ecosystems. Sean Faulk reports.