The vast, deep
oceans are the whales' sanctuary — their homes.
But instead of offering peace and safety, these waters are now
filled with a constant cacophony of chaotic, deafening
human-made noise that threatens their
survival.
The noise from
shipping vessels, seismic airguns for oil and
gas exploration, and even whale-watching boats
is destroying the underwater world that whales depend on
to survive, leaving these majestic animals struggling to
navigate, communicate, and feed.
Whales
rely on sound to "see" their world, communicate with
their pods, find food, and navigate vast
distances. But human activity is drowning them
out. With this constant noise, their world is plunged
into confusion. Noise pollution blinds whales' sensory
perception, leaving them vulnerable and unable to
survive.
All of this noise has profound
consequences. Studies have linked it to whales
beaching themselves in confusion, chronic
stress and weakened immune systems — making whales
more vulnerable to disease. On top of
that, a single seismic survey can drive whales
away from their feeding grounds for weeks, with
devastating consequences for their
populations.
Luckily, unlike chemical or plastic
pollution, noise pollution can be stopped
instantly. All it takes is human willpower to
switch it off.
Sign the petition to demand
that international leaders come together to regulate and
reduce noise pollution in our oceans. They must
implement measures such as requiring quieter ship
designs, enforcing strict limits on seismic testing, and
protecting marine areas free from industrial noise could
make all the difference.
