They are told how sensitive each species is to pollution, and asked to work out from this how polluted the pond is.

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Some exceptional species are sensitive to ultrasound, while others such as the European eel, a freshwater species that spawns at sea, are sensitive to infrasound.

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"We are committed to managing sensitive sites for the benefit of biodiversity and the conservation of priority species and habitats, " a spokesman said.

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