Underwater noise in the Arctic

Providing a baseline understanding of underwater noise in Arctic regions, including ambient sound levels, underwater noise created by anthropogenic activities, and impacts of underwater noise on marine life

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Activities

  1. Improve understanding of underwater noise generated by shipping in the Arctic
  2. Develop operational and technological scenarios
  3. Share findings of this project to relevant Arctic Council and other multilateral fora
Underwater Noise Pollution from Shipping in the Arctic Report
Lead Working Groups
PAME
Lead Arctic States & Permanent Participants
Canada
The United States
Engaged observers
World Wide Fund for Nature, Arctic Programme (WWF)
Start
2019
End
2023
Status
On track

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Status of current offshore oil and gas activities by Arctic States
Arctic Ship Traffic Data (ASTD)
Underwater noise in the Arctic
Sustainable Development Goals in the Arctic