Many cetaceans heavily rely on sound to find food, navigate, and communicate. The world’s oceans are getting louder, due to increased anthropogenic noise, and cetaceans are often forced to navigate a complex auditory maze below the waves. Read on to find out how cetaceans can be affected by underwater noise and what you can do to help.
Wild Whales is the home of the B.C. Cetacean Sightings Network, a conservation and research program of the Vancouver Aquarium, in partnership with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). We collect sightings of all cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) and sea turtles from British Columbia and surrounding waters. Have you seen one? We'd like to know!
If you live on B.C.'s coast and spend time on the water, we are available to give a special Wild Whales presentation for your school, nature group, professional organization or festival. Email us for more information or to book a presentation!
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