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St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

NYTMAG Sonic Voyages
NYTMAG Sonic Voyages
Episode • Sep 21, 2018 • 3m

In the coral reefs around Lameshur Bay, scientists are studying the soundscapes of the underwater ecosystem. Over time, their recordings will help them better understand reef biodiversity and health. Photographs by Benjamin Lowy. Field recordings by Ashlee Lillis and the Sensory Ecology and Bioacoustics Lab at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

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