Ocean Sanctuary Soundscapes
A marine world full of sound.
Sound is the primary method of communication for many marine species. Even fish and crustaceans make their own noise. Sound can travel further and about four times faster in water then in air. In an environment where visibility isn’t always clear, it’s the perfect, and sometimes only, communication tool. Many marine creatures rely on sound to communicate, navigate, avoid predators, attract mates, and to find food and shelter. This is why its important to protect our ocean soundscapes from human noise pollution. Things like shipping traffic, seismic blasting, and sonar can mask auditory communication and even cause hearing damage. Without the ability to use sound, the health and welfare of marine creatures is severely impacted. Click here to learn more about noise pollution and what can be done.
Over 100 beluga whales
Sounds of a coral reef
Ocean Sanctuary Candle
Hand poured in small batches, this fragrant candle was created to accompany our ocean sanctuary soundscapes for a sensory experience. Celebrate marine life with this fragranced interpretation of being underwater.
References:
Farina, A., and Stuart, H.G. (2017). Ecoacoustics: The Ecological Role of Sounds. (1st ed.). John Wiley and Sons.
Ketten, D. R. (2004). Marine Mammal Auditory Systems: A Summary of Audiometric and Anatomical Data and Implications for Underwater Acoustic Impacts, Polarforschung, Bremerhaven, Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research & German Society of Polar Research, 72 (2/3), pp. 79-92 .
Spigaa, L., Aldreda, N., and Caldwella, G. (2017). Anthropogenic noise compromises the anti-predator behaviour of the European seabass, Dicentrarchus labrax. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 122 (1-2); 297-305