Thousands of emaciated seals are washing up along the Cape coast. With other species showing similar signs of stress, researchers are looking for answers.
Thousands of emaciated seals are washing up along the Cape coast. With other species showing similar signs of stress, researchers are looking for answers.
In 2019, researchers sailed to a sprawling seamount off the coast of South Africa, and lowered hydrophones to the seafloor. They picked up all kinds of noises: waves, the crackling of the reef, dolphin clicks and whistles, and an assortment of humpback whale calls. Mixed in with the humpback sounds were noises reminiscent of gunshots. Right […]