Noise pollution causes hearing loss in turtles (IMAGE)

American Geophysical Union

Noise pollution causes hearing loss in turtles

Caption

Underwater noise can cause hearing loss in turtles, according to new findings to be presented at the Ocean Sciences Meeting 2022. It's the first time hearing loss from acoustic pollution has been documented in turtles.

Credit

Mathew Schwartz/Unsplash

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.