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Ecoacoustics

Ecoacoustics is a big word that talks about listening to sounds in nature. Just like we talk to our friends and family, nature has its own way of communicating and making sounds. By listening to these sounds, we can learn about what animals are around, how healthy the environment is, and even how climate change affects different ecosystems. Scientists study ecoacoustics by using special microphones to record and analyze the sounds. This helps us understand the impact humans have on nature and how we can work to protect it. So, ecoacoustics is basically like eavesdropping on nature to learn more about it!