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Deep-Sea Mining May Silence Sperm Whale Songs

Deep-sea mining poses a serious threat to marine life, particularly to sperm whales, whose complex vocalizations are essential for communication and navigation. The intense noise generated by mining equipment in the ocean’s depths could interfere with these whales' ability to "sing," potentially silencing them in key habitats. As industrial interest in extracting valuable minerals from the seafloor grows, scientists and conservationists warn of the significant and possibly irreversible impact on these intelligent, deep-diving mammals.