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Tag: ocean noise

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Janie Wray and Hermann Meuter: Tuning in to the underwater world

“It’s very hard to describe the connection that we have to whales because it is so sacred. They’re so intelligent and unique. I cannot imagine a planet without their presence.” – Janie Wray, Researcher,... Read More
“It’s very hard to describe the connection that we have to whales because it is so sacred. They’re so...
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Humpback haven

Our submission to the Northern Gateway Joint Review Panel (JRP) concluded that the project’s threats to whales were seriously underestimated, especially the risks from noise. We’re not alone in our concerns. Read More
Our submission to the Northern Gateway Joint Review Panel (JRP) concluded that the project’s threats to whales were seriously...
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Writers visit the Great Bear Sea to tell the greatest fishing tale yet

Earlier this summer acclaimed authors Joseph Boyden, Andrew Davidson and Steven Galloway visited the Great Bear Sea (the site where the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline would be built) to tell the true tale of... Read More
Earlier this summer acclaimed authors Joseph Boyden, Andrew Davidson and Steven Galloway visited the Great Bear Sea (the site...
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Big Arctic developments – dispatch from our man in Iqaluit

Join Martin Von Mirbach, Director of WWF-Canada's Arctic Program, as he participates in the public hearings into the largest industrial development ever to be contemplated in the Canadian Arctic. Read More
Join Martin Von Mirbach, Director of WWF-Canada's Arctic Program, as he participates in the public hearings into the largest...
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Research shows that a surge of sea sounds stresses out whales

Orcas, humpbacks, blues – whales are famous for their songs, clicks, and other assorted sounds. But when they have to compete for underwater air time with noise from shipping, sonar, seismic testing and other... Read More
Orcas, humpbacks, blues – whales are famous for their songs, clicks, and other assorted sounds. But when they have...
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Our oceans and you

World Oceans Day on June 8 is a great opportunity for all of us to reconnect with Canada’s oceans, learn about the challenges they face and what we can do to help. Read More
World Oceans Day on June 8 is a great opportunity for all of us to reconnect with Canada’s oceans,...
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What does the recent Federal Budget mean for conservation?

At this point it’s hard to get a handle on exactly how conservation is affected by the Federal Budget, but one thing’s for sure, the unknowns are pointing to something far greater than a... Read More
At this point it’s hard to get a handle on exactly how conservation is affected by the Federal Budget,...
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‘Sounding’ Canada’s Pacific Ocean

Shipping, boat traffic, seismic exploration, naval activity, oil and gas development, wind farms and other activities make the ocean not just a busy place but also a noisy place. Read More
Shipping, boat traffic, seismic exploration, naval activity, oil and gas development, wind farms and other activities make the ocean...
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