Coral reefs might seem serene, but they are noisy. Grumbling, grunting fish and the cracking sound of snapping shrimp create an underwater symphony—and that noise is crucial for reef health.

Click above to listen to Part 4 of The Ears Have It, featuring Steve Simpson, Professor of Marine Biology and Global Change, Exeter University, U.K. explaining how he plans to revive dying reef systems with the sound of healthy reef enviroments.

The Ears Have It:

Part 1: Cartwright & Mydlarz / SONYC

Part 2: David Owen / Deafening World

Part 3: Jeff Podos / Bellowing Bellbird

Part 4: Steve Simpson / Enviromental Audio

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