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SALISH, BCÂ (AP) – An international group of marine scientists wants the Canadian government to take steps to cut underwater noise in the Salish Sea off the southern coast of British Columbia.
The scientists say increased noise from shipping and other industries threatens the critically endangered southern resident killer whale population.
In a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the scientists urge a reduction of shipping noise by three decibels over the next decade and 10 decibels within 30 years.
Industrial noise has been linked to reduced foraging and stress among southern resident orcas, which the scientists say already have difficulty finding enough salmon, their main food source.
The letter says constant vessel noise also harms other species.
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