Noisier oceans threaten whales and dolphins, experts warn at UN gathering

Increased noises generated by larger numbers of ships, seismic surveys and use of new military sonars are imperiling creatures such as whales and dolphins, who use sound to communicate and find food, experts said today at a United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) gathering in Rome.

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Keywords: OCEAN MAMMALS, WHALES, DOLPHINS, UNEP, NOISE POLLUTION

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Related Topics: Pollution and Degradation, Marine Mammals

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