The Arctic Ocean is getting noisier by the day. Ship engines, oil exploration, and construction are creating an underwater racket that’s harming whales, seals, and other marine animals. Recent findings from the Arctic Council show underwater noise in the Arctic doubled between 2013 and 2019. What took over 30 years to happen in other oceans took just six years in the Arctic. By 2030, noise levels are expected to jump by 5 decibels – nearly quadrupling the underwater noise intensity. “This makes it harder for whales and other marine mammals to find food, navigate and avoid predators, all of which … Continue reading Arctic Underwater Noise Doubled in 6 Years, Threatening Marine Life Communication as Levels Set to Quadruple by 2030