The Sarasota Bay Listening Network reveals sounds from boats, fish, and other marine creatures. But it’s not all noise. Many sounds convey information that is important to the marine community. Fish probably first developed the ability to hear sounds in order to sense their surroundings. Developing the ability to make sounds likely came much later.

A new exhibit at the Mote Aquarium, shown by this photo, lets visitors hear the sounds of many different fish. Some are named for the sounds they make, like the Blue Striped Grunt and Black Drum. You can hear recordings of many common fish sounds here.