A problem that’s not often talked about BUT MAKES A LOT OF WAVES…
Why should I WORRY?
HUMAN GENERATED NOISE DISTURBS ALL MARINE LIFE
Acoustic interference: communication between individuals is impeded, making it more difficult to locate fellow creatures or prey.
Behavioural responses: fleeing or interrupting an activity, changing migratory routes and life cycle modification.
What is CAUSING IT?
What CAN I DO?
TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY CHANGES IN BEHAVIOUR
INNOVATE
Reduce propeller and machine noise, work on hull design.
REDUCE SPEED OR SWITCH TO SAIL POWER
Reducing speed by a few knots for motorboats
MAKE DO WITH WHAT ALREADY EXISTS
Don’t continue to encourage the artificialisation of the coastline.
BUY LOCAL
Limit container ship traffic, particularly from Asia
