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Ship Noise Kills Crabs’ Libidos

Brian Owens · January 4, 2023 ·

For green crabs, ship noise is like an anti–Barry White.

The constant thrum of ship engines and other human noises can be a real nuisance for many sea creatures, disrupting their feeding, navigation, and communication. Now a new study shows that ship noise can also kill the mood for amorous crabs. Read more in Hakai.

Hakai animal behaviour, crabs, mating, ship noise

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