Most of us have been to the beach and heard waves crashing against the shore. But do we ever wonder where the sounds of the deep ocean originate? Let us find out.
The ocean is a fascinating place that is home to a vast number of aquatic and semi-aquatic lives. Besides, it also has plenty of unsolved mysteries and anomalies.
One such mystery is the various sounds of the ocean. Scientists are of the opinion that there is a reason behind each sound and that it gives the ocean its identity.
According to scientists, different oceans have their own unique feature. For example, the Indian Ocean is known for being unstable and erratic. On the other hand, the Pacific Ocean is calm and quiet.
Similarly, the sounds also vary from ocean to ocean. Sometimes the sounds resemble the roars of a beast, and sometimes there is just the sound of silence.
The majority of the world’s oceans have not been explored by man yet. But using sound recorders, scientists have determined that these mysterious sounds come from the deep sea.
These sounds don’t necessarily come from waves and the wind. Rather, many of these sounds are produced by a diversity of sea creatures. Sometimes the sound of birds mixes with the sounds of the ocean to produce an entirely new sound.
You will be astonished to know that some parts of the sea are so deep that even the rays of the Sun cannot reach there. The temperatures in these parts drops to even beyond zero degree Celsius and the water pressure is so high that scientists don’t even bother trying to reach these places.
However, as of now it might seem impossible to explore the entirety of the world’s oceans. And hence, all we can do is to admire nature’s beautiful mysteries.
Ms Kalinga