The ocean is a chorus of creatures, from singing whales to crackling coral reefs. Researchers have long known about this underwater soundscape, but technological improvements have made recording and isolating the individual contributions much easier, Katherine Latham reports for BBC Future. Scroll through Latham’s story to hear clown fish, shrimp and other snippets of underwater sounds, including a mystery sawing noise that’s been detected around the world. Such recordings can help scientists gauge the health of an ecosystem — and whether or not conservation efforts are working.
