The Noise From Ships Interferes With Orca Communication

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The hum of ships was not known to be of a high enough frequency to affect orcas. Tony Kallman/Shutterstock

We know that plastics littering the oceans are a major problem to the marine environment, but if you were to dip your head under the waves near a busy port, you’d be able to hear another considerable problem.