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Whales communicate using sound waves. When a large ship enters the range of a whale, it can produce loud noises which can confuse and disturb the whale. Imagine trying to get anything done when a jet engine is going off near you!

Humans affect whale communication by building ships with loud engines that can drown out the natural noises in the whale's habitat. Loud ship engines can cause hearing impairment and stress in a whale.

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