Tag: ocean noise
Humpback haven
Linda Nowlan October 12, 2012
Our submission to the Northern Gateway Joint Review Panel (JRP) concluded that the project’s threats to whales were seriously underestimated, especially the risks from noise. We’re not alone in our concerns.
Writers visit the Great Bear Sea to tell the greatest fishing tale yet
Darcy Dobell August 9, 2012
Earlier this summer acclaimed authors Joseph Boyden, Andrew Davidson and Steven Galloway visited the Great Bear Sea (the site where the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline would be built) to tell the true tale of the beautiful landscape that now exists.
Big Arctic developments – dispatch from our man in Iqaluit
Martin von Mirbach July 20, 2012
Join Martin Von Mirbach, Director of WWF-Canada's Arctic Program, as he participates in the public hearings into the largest industrial development ever to be contemplated in the Canadian Arctic.
On June 8, let’s celebrate World Oceans Day!
Guest Blogger June 7, 2012
It's Oceans Day tomorrow - come join us!
Research shows that a surge of sea sounds stresses out whales
Linda Nowlan June 6, 2012
Orcas, humpbacks, blues – whales are famous for their songs, clicks, and other assorted sounds. But when they have to compete for underwater air time with noise from shipping, sonar, seismic testing and other loud activities, they can get stressed out.