1.

Ocean noise refers to sounds made by human

activities that can interfere with or obscure the ability of
marine animals to hear natural sounds in the ocean.
2. Many marine organisms rely on their ability to hear for their survival. Sound is

a highly efficient means of communication underwater and is the primary way

that many marine species gather and understand information about their

environment. Many aquatic animals use sound to find prey, locate mates and

offspring, avoid predators, guide their navigation and locate habitat, as well as

to listen and communicate with each other.

3.Over the last century, human activities such as shipping, recreational boating,

and energy exploration have increased along our coasts, offshore, and deep

ocean environments. Noise from these activities can travel long distances

underwater, leading to increases and changes in ocean noise levels in many

coastal and offshore habitats.

4. Underwater sound is generated by a variety of natural sources, such as breaking

waves, rain, under sea volcanoes, hydrothermal vents and marine life. It is also
generated by a number of human-made (anthropogenic) sources, including ships,
seismic surveys and sonars.

5.These rising noise levels can negatively impact ocean animals and ecosystems.
Higher noise levels can reduce the ability of animals to communicate with potential
mates, other group members, their offspring, or feeding partners. Noise can also
reduce an ocean animal's ability to hear environmental cues that are vital for
survival, including those keys to avoiding predators, finding food, and navigating to
preferred habitats. Noise has deafened fish, produced dramatically reduced catch rates,
caused stress responses, and interfered with fish communication, schooling, and
possibly the selection of suitable habitat. Whales have moved from their feeding and
breeding grounds, shown stress, and foraged less efficiently due to noise.
6.Flooding their world with intense sound interferes with these activities and
results in serious—sometimes fatal—consequences

7 . Much work has been done on it and measure have been taken to
Reducing the amount of noise-generating activity and reducing the noise
emitted from this activity are the only sure ways to lower the risk of
disruption to marine ecosystems. Crafting policies for environmental
pollution in general falls under two categories. CAC strategies set specific
limits for the amount of pollution emitted, but offer no incentives to go
beyond these limits. They also offer little flexibility on how and where to
reduce emissions.
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Human cause
Waste and Garbage generated onboard ships which contribute to marine pollution comprise
of chiefly plastics, dunnage and packing material, cleaning material and rags, paper
products, food waste, remains of paints, solvents and chemicals. Proper handling of these
waste products is critical to prevent marine pollution

Human cause 2

Does sonar cause noise pollution?

Naval sonar systems work like acoustic floodlights, sending sound waves through
ocean waters for tens or even hundreds of miles to disclose large objects in their
path. But this activity entails deafening sound: Even one low-frequency active
sonar loudspeaker can be as loud as a twin-engine fighter jet at takeoff.

Human cause 3
eismic surveys are generally considered not to be harmful or damaging to the marine
environment. Seismic surveys are comparable to many naturally occurring ocean sound
sources, are temporary and transitory and the vast majority are conducted at frequencies
below the hearing range of many marine species.

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