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‘Respect the facts’: Beijing rejects Australian claims China sonar injured navy divers
(www.theguardian.com)
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Yes, that is how active sonar works. The ship emits a very loud noise and listens for reflections to map out the surroundings. Sonar pings can be very loud and can damage the ears of underwater life forms.