Due to humans, Salish Sea waters are too noisy for resident orcas to hunt successfully

ScienceDaily
Sep 10, 2024, 3:58 pm83 pts
New research has revealed how underwater noise produced by humans may help explain why southern resident orca populations have not recovered from historic lows. The team reports that underwater noise pollution -- from both large and small vessels -- forces northern and southern resident orcas to expend more…

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