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Close-up underwater photo of a white beluga whale

Help sound the alarm for underwater noise protection in the Canadian Arctic

September 24, 2024

By Kailee Scott and Kristen Powell, Marine Conservation and Shipping The ice-cold waters of what is now called the Canadian Arctic had always been a serene paradise for marine mammals such as beluga and... Read More

By Kailee Scott and Kristen Powell, Marine Conservation and Shipping The ice-cold waters of what is now called the...
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Bowhead whales in Cumberland Sound, Nunavut, Canada.

Bowheads at risk: As vessels find new routes, bowhead whales face new threats

August 12, 2024

By Angela Szesciorka The climate crisis is upending a unique and complex ecosystem that has existed in the Arctic for millennia. The loss of sea ice means more vessels can pass through the Bering... Read More

By Angela Szesciorka The climate crisis is upending a unique and complex ecosystem that has existed in the Arctic...
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Ore carrier ships in Arctic with land in distant background

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

July 15, 2024

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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Turning down the volume on ocean noise pollution

June 21, 2024

Ever been awakened by loud construction? Or been unable to concentrate because your neighbour won’t turn down their audio system? Believe it or not, it could be worse: if you were under water, sound... Read More

Ever been awakened by loud construction? Or been unable to concentrate because your neighbour won’t turn down their audio...
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Blue whale diving with a cargo ship in the background

As underwater noise rises rapidly, Canada’s laws fall short — here’s how to fix that

June 7, 2024

Canada’s oceans are full of marine species using grunts, calls, clicks and whistles to communicate with one another across vast distances. The hauntingly beautiful sounds of whale songs, for instance, can travel thousands of... Read More

Canada’s oceans are full of marine species using grunts, calls, clicks and whistles to communicate with one another across...
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Three smiling young adults sit inside a circle of lights arranged on the ground outside at an evening gathering.

How you can be part of the Biggest Hour for Earth

March 15, 2024

Something special is about to happen at 8:30 p.m. local time this Saturday, March 23, as people in over 190 countries and territories unite to create the Biggest Hour for Earth — and you... Read More

Something special is about to happen at 8:30 p.m. local time this Saturday, March 23, as people in over...
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Increasing ship traffic means a noisier Arctic Ocean

February 8, 2024

Underwater noise in the Arctic more than doubled. We must act quickly to protect the soundscape for Arctic species — before it is too late. Read More

Underwater noise in the Arctic more than doubled. We must act quickly to protect the soundscape for Arctic species...
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Megan Leslie offers sneak peek at our ‘big and ambitious’ 2024

February 2, 2024

Happy new year and happy new opportunities to make a difference, together, for nature. To give you a sneak peek into 2024, WWF-Canada president & CEO, Megan Leslie, is sharing some of what we... Read More

Happy new year and happy new opportunities to make a difference, together, for nature. To give you a sneak...
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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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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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World’s orca experts demand noise reduction in Salish Sea

April 12, 2017

The number of Salish Sea orcas off the Southern B.C. coast has been dwindling for 15 years without a recovery plan from the federal government. In March, when the final plan was released, it... Read More

The number of Salish Sea orcas off the Southern B.C. coast has been dwindling for 15 years without a...
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