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Sonar affects most marine mammals in a very negative way. It can cause them (especially whales) to dive down very deep and surface too quickly in an effort to escape the sound. This causes them to suffer from an ailment that we commonly know as 'the bends' it causes headaches, nosebleeds and, depending on the severity, fatal haemmoraging. It also, as most marine mammals use sonar to navigate, causes them to lose their way when they hear the artificial signals as they confuse them. Many whales get beached and often die.
By R.B. an eleven year old student @ st. hughs primary school
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What should be done to sonar whales?
sonar whales should be put in the military. The have a huge radius in hearing and it can be helpful alot to military troops
Does military sonar kill whales?
It has been known too but the military Denys it.
Is there such a thing as sonar whales?
No
Do sonar whales exist?
Yes They Do
What are some negative effects of sonar?
Some negative effects of sonar are that marine animals like whales and dolphins are being effected and not being able to use their sonar very well. It is proven that the reason whales "beach" is because the tests of low-frequency sonar's mess up the hearing of whales and make them lose their sense of direction.
Can fish hear the sonar songs that whales make?
yes
What animals have sonar?
Some animals that use sonar include bats, dolphins, and whales. They emit sound waves that bounce off objects in their environment, allowing them to navigate and locate prey.
How loud is sonar underwater and how does it affect marine life?
Sonar can be very loud underwater, reaching levels up to 235 decibels. This can disrupt marine life by causing hearing damage, changes in behavior, and even physical harm to animals like whales and dolphins.
Is sonar harmful?
Sonar has been linked to injury and to the stranding of whales and some other marine mammals. It is difficult to actually prove a "causal connection" between sonar and the injuries and strandings, but oceanographers and marine biologists are working on this issue. Laws have been passed recently in the U.S. and the military has been given a Presidential override on their use of sonar because it is too important to national security to restrict its use.
Do Orcas use echolocation?
Killer whales use sonar which is a form of echolocation.
How do killer whales interact with other living things in their community?
They speak using sonar
What major sea animals use sonar at sea?
mostly dolphins/porpoises and whales
