Some ships may be voluntarily slowing down as they cross north Puget Sound through the rest of the year, as part of the ‘Quiet Sound’ program to reduce underwater noise for killer whales. FOX13
During the fall and winter, killer whales become very active in the Sound, hunting salmon, swimming and resting. However, noise from ship traffic across the water interfere with their ability to communicate and hunt.
Killer whales use echolocation—similar to bats—to navigate. The noise pollution of ships throws this out of balance and can make it difficult to find food,The ‘Quiet Sound’ program is a collaborative effort to cut down on the noise. In a trial effort running from Oct. 24 through Dec. 22, commercial ships can volunteer to slow down to cut down on "acoustic impacts" on the orcas.
"By slowing down, large vessels reduce their underwater noise output," reads the Quiet Sound website. "Quieter waters give orcas better opportunities to hunt and communicate with their pod."The trial slowdown will take place in Admiralty Inlet and north Puget Sound. Transition zones include the Port Townsend-Coupeville route, Possession Sound, and the Edmonds-Kingston route.
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