Is Respecting Wildlife Optional? (Especially Underwater)
Imagine trying to take a nap next to an airport runway — the roar of engines, the constant vibration, and the way the sound seems to burrow into your bones. Now imagine living like that—24/7. That’s what life is like for many marine animals, not beside an airport, but beneath our boats. Underwater Isn’t Silent The ocean, contrary to popular belief, isn’t quiet. Whales sing. Dolphins click. Fish grunt. Coral reefs crackle with the sounds of snapping shrimp. But then we arrive Jet skis. Motorboats. Commercial ships. Even snorkelers paddling above sound like thunder beneath the surface. The hum and rumble of engines, high-pitched sonar pings, and the steady churn of propellers don’t just disrupt a peaceful underwater scene—they drown out entire conversations. To a whale, our noise pollution can be the difference between finding a mate and losing their pod. To a reef fish, it’s like navigating a city blindfolded while someone blasts leaf blowers in every direction. Would Y...