Pollution with an easy solution: Regulating underwater noise
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When we think about threats to whales, seals and walrus in the Arctic, we don’t immediately think of underwater noise pollution. More likely, our minds go to visions of melting ice, caused by the region’s biggest threat: the climate crisis. Sea ice is essential habitat for many Arctic species, and i
Seeking Solutions to Underwater Noise Pollution
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Ocean Noise Reduction - Global
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What are the Effects of Underwater Noise Pollution?
The Silent Crisis Beneath the Waves: Understanding Underwater Noise Pollution
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Managing Underwater Noise Pollution (U.S. National Park Service)
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Underwater noise - WWF Arctic
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IMO Must Take Opportunity To Reduce Underwater Noise By Transitioning to Cleaner Ships - Clean Arctic Alliance
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Infographic: Underwater noise - WWF Arctic
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Underwater sound from vessel traffic reduces the effective communication range in Atlantic cod and haddock
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Underwater noise problems come on the surface - SAFETY4SEA
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Plastic pollution - Marine Debris, Microplastics, Landfill