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Sounds of the sea. underwater sounds of biological origin.

Title
Sounds of the sea. Vol. 1, Sonic fish sounds : underwater sounds of biological origin.
Publication
New York City : Folkways, [1952]

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AudioUse in library *LRXS 335 v. 1Performing Arts Research Collections - Recorded Sound

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Description
1 audio disc : analog, 33 1/3 rpm; 12 in.
Summary
Presents actual sounds of fish species recorded in isolated tanks and at varying depths.
Series Statement
Science series
Uniform Title
Science series (Folkways Records)
Alternative Title
  • Sonic fish sounds
  • Underwater sounds of biological origin
Subject
  • Ocean sounds
  • Fish sounds
Note
  • Presents actual sounds of fish and invertebrate species recorded in isolated tanks and at varying depths.
  • Decriptive notes inserted in container.
Event (note)
  • Recorded in the tropical waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans by the Naval Research Laboratory, June 1942 to summer, 1943.
Contents
Normal water noises, Pac. -- 10' deep, snapping shrimp, toadfish, Atl. -- 11' water, 5' deep, snapping shrimp, croakers, toadfish -- 12' water, toadfish, Atl. -- 20' water, Pac -- One mile offshore (crabs?), Pac. -- 45' water, snapping shrimp, afternoon, Atl. -- 45' water, evening, Atl. -- 1 1/2 miles out above water, snapping shrimp, sea robin -- 50' water, Pac. -- 60' water, Pac. -- 70' water, Pac. -- 12 miles out, 48' deep drum fish (bastard trout), Atl. -- 600 fathoms down, 18 miles out, croaker family, Pac. -- 600 fathoms down, unknown sounds, Pac. -- 2000 fathoms down, 200 miles out, Pac. -- Spot fish -- Sea robin -- 5 catfish -- 400 croakers -- 150 snapping shrimp -- 40 cancer crabs -- Spotfin croaker -- Black croaker -- Croaker and snapping shrimp chorus in open water -- Drum fish -- Toadfish.
Call Number
*LRXS 335 v. 1
OCLC
743159094
Title
Sounds of the sea. Vol. 1, Sonic fish sounds : underwater sounds of biological origin.
Imprint
New York City : Folkways, [1952]
Type of Content
spoken word
Type of Medium
audio
Type of Carrier
audio disc
Series
Science series
Science series (Folkways Records)
Event
Recorded in the tropical waters of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans by the Naval Research Laboratory, June 1942 to summer, 1943.
Publisher No.
FX 6121 Folkways
Research Call Number
*LRXS 335 v. 1
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