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World Wildlife Fund Canada launches #LessNoise campaign, calls on federal government to finally deliver underwater noise pollution plan
Canadian oceans are drowning in ship traffic and deafening seismic blasts from oil and gas activities, rather than beautiful clean water. The increased destruction is causing harm to marine species. WWF-Canada is calling on the federal government to take action beyond mere lip service. The same government had committed to release the first draft of its Ocean Noise Strategy in summer 2021. Then by the end of 2022.
Now, as Parliament sits for the first time in 2024, WWF-Canada is urging them to not let another year go by without delivering a strong plan to protect whales, walrus and other sea life from underwater noise pollution.
To help raise awareness for the problem, WWF-Canada launched #LessNoise campaign this week including an interactive microsite - www.wwf.ca/underwaternoise where you can explore what underwater noise pollution sounds like in different parts of the ocean. On the site consumers can also send an email to their federal MP and the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard to share your concern.
Underwater noise pollution can disrupt normal behaviours, impair feeding, mask communication, interfere with echolocation, increase stress levels, and even contribute to fatal ship strikes and strandings of whales.
Agencies behind the #LessNoise campaign?
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- Brand - WWF-Canada
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