Vocal communication is a primary key to survival for many species, including the Arctic Ocean's bearded seals. According to the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), bearded seals live ...

Discover the neural similarities of seals to particularly vocal birds and even humans, suggesting the foundations of speech ...

Noise pollution underwater has been likened to a nightclub, with seals and porpoises having to "shout" at each other to be heard, according to new research. Pile drivers that bash huge columns into ...

As human activity increases in the Arctic, seals might not be able to make enough noise to find mates, according to a new paper in Proceedings of the Royal Society B. “(Male) seals use their voices to ...

WASHINGTON, June 28, 2022 – Noise produced by pile drivers building offshore wind turbines can damage the hearing of porpoises, seals, and other marine life. Regulations are in place, but guidance on ...

Scientists found special brain connections in seals and sea lions that help control vocal sounds. This may explain how speech ...