Set speed limit on Arctic shipping to cut underwater noise, study recommends

Slower speeds could make life easier for marine animals by reducing the amount of background noise they encounter.

By Kevin McGwin November 7, 2018
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As sea ice in the Arctic recedes, the region is increasingly touted as a shorter route for shippers, reducing sailing distances between Europe and Asia by as much as 40 percent.

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