I believe so, and that ships using sonar do have an effect on marine animals in the area. How much of an effect can vary, but the volume of the sonar pulse can cause direct harm.
That was the first link I grabbed that discussed the fact. I'm sure there are more detailed studies that can give understanding and methods for research.
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I believe so, and that ships using sonar do have an effect on marine animals in the area. How much of an effect can vary, but the volume of the sonar pulse can cause direct harm.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/jul/16/us-navy-banned-from-using-sonar-that-harms-dolphins-and-walruses
That was the first link I grabbed that discussed the fact. I'm sure there are more detailed studies that can give understanding and methods for research.