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Arctic Noise Pollution

Season 2026 Episode 2 | 2m 18s

As the Arctic warms, shipping routes are opening up that were previously inaccessible due to sea ice. For marine life in the Arctic, this means increased noise and disturbance from ships passing through, affecting their ability to hunt, navigate and communicate.

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