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[–] [email protected] -1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

What is a sonar injury. Did they hear a loud noise?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Yes, that is how active sonar works. The ship emits a very loud noise and listens for reflections to map out the surroundings. Sonar pings can be very loud and can damage the ears of underwater life forms.