Update:
Snapping shrimp generate intense acoustic signals through cavitation bubbles formed by rapid claw closure. These sounds influence underwater communication, potentially disrupting both sonar technologies and marine mammals' echolocation. My project involves hydrophone recordings in controlled laboratory settings and field observations in Hong Kong’s coastal waters to analyse these acoustic behaviours.
Next Steps:
In the coming week, I will be constructing traps to collect live specimens for recording in the Swire Institute of Marine Science (SWIMS) facility. Further updates will follow as the research progresses.
I welcome any questions or discussions and look forward to sharing more detailed findings in future posts.