Scientist Calls for More Research Into Seismic Surveys as They Leave Lobsters Flat on Their Backs
Controversial seismic surveys have now been proven to impact on rock lobsters' ability to avoid predators.
A study published in a has revealed that controversial seismic surveys for oil and gas can impact on the ability of rock lobsters to avoid predators.
Research by the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies in Hobart and Curtin University in Western Australia found lobsters exposed to the air guns used in seismic surveys had damaged statocysts, an organ similar to the human inner ear...
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