A tiny ocean creature known for its loud “snap” could help scientists find new ways to protect human brains from powerful blast waves.

Snapping shrimp off the coast of northwestern Australia create a sound similar to frying bacon as they collectively snap their claws shut. Underwater reefs are generally thought of as tranquil places ...

When asked which is the loudest animal in the ocean, most people would guess it’s a whale — maybe a sperm whale which clicks at an ear-rattling 230 decibels (dB), or a blue whale whose deep calls can ...