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Noise pollution

noise pollutionNoise pollution has become a major threat to whales and dolphins in recent years. Of all their senses, sound is the one on which they rely on most. An increasing amount of noise pollution in their environment can have a major, and even fatal, impact on the animals.

WDCS conducts research into the impacts of pollution, raising awareness of the threat though inter-governmental agreements and treaties.

To find out more please read our report on Noise Pollution (available in PDF format) - Oceans of Noise

Scientists Record Birth Of Endangered Right Whale Near Proposed Undersea Warfare Training Range
On March 20th, while conducting surveys of an area the Navy plans to use for Undersea Warfare Training (USWTR) off Florida, scientists documented the birth of a critically endangered North Atlantic right whale.
Greenpeace Arctic Sunrise shipIn The Gulf Of Mexico With Greenpeace
WDCS biologist Sue Rocca is on a 2-week leg of a research cruise aboard the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise in the Gulf of Mexico where WDCS is looking at the long term impacts of the oil spill.