We know about man's impact on the ocean in terms of…
“We know about man's impact on the ocean in terms of fishing and overfishing, but we don't really know much about what's happening underneath the water. And in fact, shipping has a role to play here, because shipping noise has contributed to damaging the acoustic habitats of ocean creatures.”
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Human activities like fishing and shipping affect ocean life, especially through noise that harms marine acoustic habitats.
In simple terms: Human noise harms marine life.
Reduce noise pollution.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- shipping routes
- fishing practices
- marine research
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies could limit shipping noise?
- How can we monitor underwater sound?
Economic costs of regulation.