Fish stressed by noise are less able to fight off disease while prolonged exposure can lead to an early death, according to research published on Tuesday, the latest outlining the consequences of man-made clamor on the natural world. Human noise pervades the environment, from the roar of vehicle engines to the clatter of industry. Being underwater is no escape, with the whir of ship propellers thought to interfere with whale sonar.

Noise can erode fish immune system, lead to early death. (2020, September 17). Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. B5.