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August 13, 2026 at 02:26 PM
The Global Web of Subsea Cables That Connects the World Can Now Detect Whales—Even When They're Silent
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Scientists have discovered that the global network of subsea cables can be used to detect whales, even when they are silent, providing a new method for monitoring marine life.
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