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==Communication== While it was originally understood that marine mammals communicate vocally, new research conducted by researchers at Monash University shows that grey seals clap their flippers as another form of communication. They clap their flippers underwater to deter a predator from attacking. If done during the mating season, the clapping can be used as a way to find a potential mate. The Monash researchers point out that seals are typically known for clapping, so this behaviour may not be a surprise, but the clapping we know typically occurs in captivity. Clapping seals are associated with aquariums and zoos, but were never observed in the wild for this behaviour. They were astonished at how loud these marine mammals were able to clap underwater, but it is logical for the reasons they do this.<ref name="sciencedaily.com">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/02/200203104510.htm|title=Grey seals discovered clapping underwater to communicate|website=ScienceDaily|accessdate=19 March 2021}}</ref>
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