Endangered sea turtles hear ship noise loud and clear

ScienceDaily
Feb 5, 2026, 7:37 am130 pts
Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, one of the most endangered sea turtle species on Earth, live in some of the noisiest waters on the planet, right alongside major shipping routes. New research reveals that these turtles are especially sensitive to low-frequency sounds—the same rumbling tones produced by ships and…

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