Noisy oceans threaten sea life

(BBC): Increasing noise pollution in the world’s oceans is threatening the survival of whales and dolphins, a UN-backed conference has heard. Experts say the noises sea creatures use to communicate are being drowned out by noises from commercial shipping, new military sonar and climate change. As a result the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, is considering issuing a resolution that would oblige countries to reduce sound pollution. Go to article