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Ship noise hampers whales’ communication and lowers fishing efficiency
The article discusses the impact of noise pollution generated by ship movement and the excessive rise in maritime noise levels on marine life, particularly whales. It explains that increasing noise—caused by cavitation technology and ship propeller vortices—disrupts whales' ability to communicate, thereby reducing their chances of obtaining food and reproducing, and decreasing their hunting efficiency by up to 12.5%. The article also presents a proposed solution by Charo Marine, which involves designing quieter propellers. This approach has shown promising results in reducing noise pollution and facilitating whale communication, leading to increased whale populations in areas where this technology is implemented. Experts emphasize the importance of lowering noise levels to improve the marine environment and protect endangered species, while also noting the need for further testing to ensure the effectiveness of these solutions on larger ships.
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