15 Bizarre Ways Marine Life Uses Sound, Light, and Electricity to Communicate

5. Snapper Shrimp’s Thunderclap

Snapping shrimp, or pistol shrimp, create a powerful click by snapping their claw shut at lightning speed, which sends a shockwave and loud pop through the water. This noise stuns prey and signals territory. Their snap is one of the loudest sounds in the ocean. Explore on BBC Earth.