Underwater noise: Quiet down there!

Air guns, construction site noise and the omnipresent sound of ship engines: humans have dramatically changed the sound of the oceans. The constant roar affects a lot more animals than was previously thought. Although it wouldn’t be that difficult to turn off the noise – or at least turn it down.

Look at there digital Longread here

Süddeutsche Zeitung
Infographics
2021

Underwater noise: Quiet down there!

Air guns, construction site noise and the omnipresent sound of ship engines: humans have dramatically changed the sound of the oceans. The constant roar affects a lot more animals than was previously thought. Although it wouldn’t be that difficult to turn off the noise – or at least turn it down.

Look at the digital Longread here

Süddeutsche Zeitung
Infographics
2021