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Migrating whales need specially managed blue corridors July 29, 2024 Often when people think about the mass migration of animals, they picture herds of wildebeest galloping across the Serengeti plains or flocks of geese flying south for the winter. But as Melanie Lancaster, senior... Read More Often when people think about the mass migration of animals, they picture herds of wildebeest galloping across the Serengeti... Read More
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... Read More
Cruise control: Why we need more regulation for ship speed and waste in B.C. waters June 19, 2024 By Kristen Powell and Sam Davin, Marine Conservation and Shipping Chances are that many things in your home crossed an ocean to get there — the laptop you use for work or school, your... Read More By Kristen Powell and Sam Davin, Marine Conservation and Shipping Chances are that many things in your home crossed... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
For whales, underwater noise is pollution too February 19, 2021 Far from being the “silent world” of Jacques Cousteau’s famed documentary, the ocean actually abounds with natural sound. From the acoustic carapace vibrations of American lobster and small grunts from Atlantic cod to the... Read More Far from being the “silent world” of Jacques Cousteau’s famed documentary, the ocean actually abounds with natural sound. From... Read More
No oil and gas in marine protected areas is a big win for whales May 2, 2019 Fragile marine ecosystems in Canada will finally get the protection they need. Read More Fragile marine ecosystems in Canada will finally get the protection they need. Read More
5 wild stories from 2018 December 18, 2018 This year brought deadly environmental disasters and strained politics – but it also gave us a few charming animals that captured our collective attention at times when we seemed to need it most. Here’s... Read More This year brought deadly environmental disasters and strained politics – but it also gave us a few charming animals... Read More
Will 2019 bring the lifeline that Canada’s Endangered killer whales need? December 13, 2018 This past year brought extreme lows for southern resident killer whales. A mere 74 southern residents are left in the Salish Sea where they are fighting for their lives, but we’re optimistic 2019 can be a turning point... Read More This past year brought extreme lows for southern resident killer whales. A mere 74 southern residents are left in the Salish Sea... Read More
Wild successes can come from new federal budget March 1, 2018 The Canadian government took a significant step toward protecting habitats and wildlife in the federal 2018 budget announced this week with a $1.3 billion commitment over five years. This historic investment in nature came... Read More The Canadian government took a significant step toward protecting habitats and wildlife in the federal 2018 budget announced this... Read More