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Seals and sea lions get their hearing tested at Australia Zoo
Scientists at Australia Zoo have trained seals and sea lions to participate in behavioral hearing tests. This pioneering research aims to understand how marine mammals perceive sound and how human-made ocean noise impacts them. As maritime traffic, construction, and industrial activities increase, underwater noise pollution poses a growing threat to marine wildlife. Data gathered from these hearing assessments will help researchers evaluate the physiological risks and develop better conservation strategies.