A study from the University of Washington confirms what scientists have long speculated about how marine vessel noise interferes with whales. Female orcas with young calves avoid areas where boat ...

Underwater noise from ships is making it tough for killer whales, or orcas, to find and catch their favorite fish, a recent study has found. Orcas (Orcinus orca) rely heavily on sound to hunt. They ...

Hunters in northern Alberta are helping scientists test how industrial noise from the oilsands affects moose hunting — a food source and a connection to cultural traditions for many rural and ...