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Rock ‘n’ Roll Fish

Researcher studies effects of sound on fish in aquarium.

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A Finnish researcher is studying the effects sound from live bands has on fish in an aquarium, to see if the sound causes any ill-effects or distress, according to a Reuters article.

Bands including aging rockers Uriah Heep will perform about 40 feet away from the aquarium.

"I will be looking for any abnormal behavior or activity," researcher Mikko Erkinaro said.

The 130-gallon tank is home to salmon, trout, pike and perch and other species common in Finland's brackish coastal waters.

"It could be quite nasty to arrange such an aquarium and a performance venue (so close)," Erkinaro said, "especially when the (band) is a bit old-fashioned."

To read the full Reuters article, click here.

Posted: July 27, 2007, 2 a.m. EST


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Interesting experiment.
Sheryl, Bloomington, IN
Posted: 9/24/2008 6:11:29 PM
htis is interesting.. i think melow music would be..
sk, n haven, CT
Posted: 4/16/2008 2:37:54 PM
Interesting. It seems like something to keep in mi..
Jess, El Cerrito, CA
Posted: 6/19/2008 8:38:08 AM
This article, and the "read full article" (there w..
Donna, Centerville, OH
Posted: 4/7/2008 10:15:54 PM

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