February 4, 2021 By Sabrina Imbler The New York Times
A new review of the scientific literature confirms that anthropogenic noise is becoming unbearable for undersea life.
In the Oceans, the Volume Is Rising as Never Before
Navy Growler Jet Noise Loud Enough to Reach Orca Pods Even 100 Feet Underwater, New Research Shows
December 5, 2020 By Lynda V. Mapes The Seattle Times
On the beaches, in the deepest reaches of the backcountry — even nearly 100 feet underwater — the noise of Navy Growler training jets is unescapable for people and even endangered southern resident orcas, new scientific research shows.
Whales Get A Break As Pandemic Creates Quieter Oceans
July 20, 2020 By Lauren Sommer NPR
As the COVID-19 pandemic slows international shipping and keeps cruise ships docked, scientists are finding measurably less noise in the ocean. That could provide momentary relief for whales and other marine mammals that are highly sensitive to noise.
Will Orcas Thrive in the Coronavirus Pandemic’s Quieter Waters? Scientists Aim to Find Out
May 31, 2020 By Lynda Mapes Seattle Times
The coronavirus pandemic has upended and refocused orca field research in Northwest waters this season. Some scientists are beached. Others are investigating the effect on endangered southern resident orcas of suddenly much quieter home waters in the Salish Sea, the transboundary waters between the United States and Canada including Puget Sound.
Whales Get a Break from Watchers
May 22, 2020 By Larry Pynn Hakai Magazine
The COVID-19 pandemic is giving whales some respite from boat traffic and whale watching tours, but some say associated shutdowns are impacting research and conservation.