Tag: underwater noise

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Bringing whale superhighways to life

In the Arctic, connectivity is not an abstract idea — it’s alive in the movement of whales. Grey whales and humpbacks travel thousands of kilometres between Arctic feeding grounds and distant tropical or temperate... Read More
In the Arctic, connectivity is not an abstract idea — it’s alive in the movement of whales. Grey whales...
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silhouette of ship in water surrounded by small icebergs

Arctic Ocean louder and more varied than thought

New research is challenging long held assumptions about how quiet the Arctic Ocean really is. A study published in npj Acoustics analyzed nearly a decade of underwater recordings from Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. It found... Read More
New research is challenging long held assumptions about how quiet the Arctic Ocean really is. A study published in...
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A walrus fitted with a satellite tracking tag

Studying how shipping noise affects walruses in Nunavut

Guest article by Cory Matthews, Research Scientist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Arctic Fisheries and Marine Mammal Science Division Foxe Basin, Nunavut is home to some of Canada’s largest groups of Atlantic walrus (Odobenus rosmarus... Read More
Guest article by Cory Matthews, Research Scientist, Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Arctic Fisheries and Marine Mammal Science Division Foxe...
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Ship near a giant iceberg in the Arctic Ocean

A noisy tomorrow for the Arctic Ocean without underwater noise regulation

By Melanie Lancaster, Senior Specialist, Arctic species for WWF’s Global Arctic Programme A new report by the Arctic Council reveals that the Arctic Ocean, once pristine and filled with the clicks, trills and songs of... Read More
By Melanie Lancaster, Senior Specialist, Arctic species for WWF’s Global Arctic Programme A new report by the Arctic Council reveals...
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The wins in our sails: WWF-Canada looks back at 2024

We have reached the end of another hot one — in fact, 2024 is on track to be the hottest year ever, narrowly beating last year’s record and further cementing the past decade as... Read More
We have reached the end of another hot one — in fact, 2024 is on track to be the...
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Canada released its draft Ocean Noise Strategy. Now what?

The draft Ocean Noise Strategy lacks clear direction on how and when Canada intends to take action to measurably reduce underwater noise pollution. Here's our feedback. Read More
The draft Ocean Noise Strategy lacks clear direction on how and when Canada intends to take action to measurably...
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Ore carrier ships in Arctic with land in distant background

What’s next for Baffinland’s Mary River Mine?

The Mary River iron mine is the biggest industrial development project and largest private-sector employer in Nunavut. Located in the northern interior of Baffin Island, and owned by Baffinland, it contributes nearly a quarter... Read More
The Mary River iron mine is the biggest industrial development project and largest private-sector employer in Nunavut. Located in...
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