Quiet or Loud

Yves Earhart

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Summary

Quiet or Loud: The Hidden Language of Natural Soundscapes unveils the profound ecological and cultural significance of Earth’s auditory environments, framing sound as a vital indicator of environmental health. The book explores how natural soundscapes—from the hushed winter forests of Scandinavia to the cacophonous Amazon rainforest—shape ecosystems, influence animal behavior, and deepen human connection to nature. By blending bioacoustics research with vivid storytelling, it reveals startling insights: elephants communicate through infrasound imperceptible to humans, while tropical frogs synchronize calls to avoid acoustic chaos.

 
These soundscapes, the authors argue, are not passive backdrops but dynamic systems where silence can signal biodiversity loss, and noise pollution disrupts critical interactions like predator warnings or mating rituals. The book’s strength lies in its interdisciplinary approach, weaving ecology, marine biology, and psychology to show how human-generated noise—from shipping to urban sprawl—alters habitats irreversibly.

 
Chapters progress from analyzing animal adaptations in contrasting environments to documenting noise’s cascading effects, such as whales struggling to navigate amid sonar interference. Unique historical recordings of vanished ecosystems underscore the urgency of acoustic conservation. Unlike typical noise pollution studies, Quiet or Loud juxtaposes extremes, illustrating universal principles through examples like Chernobyl’s post-disaster silence or insects’ sonic mimicry.

 
Accessible yet rigorous, it balances fieldwork with actionable solutions, making a compelling case that preserving soundscapes is key to safeguarding biodiversity—and redefining stewardship as an act of listening.

Available since: 01/26/2025.

Print length: 49 pages.

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