Noise pollution is not only harmful to humans but can also cause damage to wildlife ecosystems, particularly those in the sea. Studies on the effects of noise on animals have been conducted since the 70s, mainly on land animals, but the damage to marine ecosystems may be even greater.
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The effects of noise pollution on wildlife, especially birds, have been brought to attention by recording sound in remote areas like Glacier National Park. A 2012 study used loudspeakers to create a Phantom Road and found that more than a quarter of all birds in the area left due to the noise.
Noise pollution is just as damaging to marine ecosystems as it is to land. Sound waves travel faster in water and most water-dwelling animals have sensitive hearing, making them more susceptible to the negative effects of noise pollution.