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Resource ID
19991
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Document Number
SC/69A/E/11
Full Title
Report of the intersessional work on Anthropogenic Underwater Noise
Author
Anthropogenic Underwater Noise Working Group
Authors Summary
Since at least 2004, the IWC Scientific and Conservation Committees have been discussing the effects of noise on cetaceans. Cetaceans rely on sound for survival. It is their primary sense, necessary for successful foraging, migration, and reproduction. Man-made (anthropogenic) ocean noise has increased dramatically in recent years, with sources ranging from shipping to seismic exploration, drilling, and construction. Anthropogenic ocean noise is identified as a priority threat in the IWC Conservation Committee's Strategic Plan. Research is ongoing to understand the impact of noise on cetaceans and the effectiveness of various approaches to reducing exposure.
Publisher
IWC
Publication Year
2023