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Southern humpback whale looking up in dark blue water.

The need for action on underwater noise pollution is loud and clear

March 13, 2023

WWF-Canada's Hussein Alidina on underwater noise pollution and why it’s critical that Canada act now to turn down the volume. Read More

WWF-Canada's Hussein Alidina on underwater noise pollution and why it’s critical that Canada act now to turn down the...
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Blue whale diving with a cargo ship in the background

Making noise for quieter ships: Why we need to reduce underwater noise pollution

January 31, 2022

Commercial shipping is the most significant contributor to underwater noise, and its impacts on marine species and the marine environment have been well-documented worldwide. Yet noise pollution levels are still increasing and affecting some... Read More

Commercial shipping is the most significant contributor to underwater noise, and its impacts on marine species and the marine...
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Atlantic walrus sits on rocks with mountains and ocean in the background.

Underwater noise harms wildlife, here’s how to turn down the volume

July 12, 2021

As we’ve said before, underwater noise is pollution, too! So, on World Oceans Day earlier in June, WWF-International launched two reports highlighting the threats whales and other marine wildlife face when bombarded by noise... Read More

As we’ve said before, underwater noise is pollution, too! So, on World Oceans Day earlier in June, WWF-International launched...
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The need for action on underwater noise pollution is loud and clear

Making noise for quieter ships: Why we need to reduce underwater noise pollution

Underwater noise harms wildlife, here’s how to turn down the volume

For whales, underwater noise is pollution too