Beyond Miles

Keeping Quiet: Good for your health

Noise is more than a nuisance. A recent study of human health found that every 1dB increase in traffic noise was correlated with a 1% increase in heart attack risk. We all experience this feeling when we live in cities. Imagine what whales & dolphins experience every day. To learn more about our research on ocean noise and its impacts on Canada's whales & dolphins, check out our latest infographic here.  

Posted by: Oceans Initiative on June 26, 2012.

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