(CN) — As climate change continues to melt Arctic sea ice, a new study on Wednesday suggests increasing ship traffic and seismic airgun blasts negatively impact the region’s narwhals. In the study ...

A deep water port is proposed for Grays Bay in the Arctic. Courtesy, West Kitikmeot Resources Corp. In 2024, the federal government released its draft Ocean Noise Strategy. The long-awaited plan ...

Melting Arctic ice is revealing a hidden world of nitrogen-fixing bacteria beneath the surface. These microbes, not the usual cyanobacteria, enrich the ocean with nitrogen, fueling algae growth that ...

The creatures are sensitive to noises from shipping and oil exploration. Olivia Rosane is a freelance writer who focuses on environmental issues. Her work has appeared in EcoWatch, YES!, and Real Life ...

The underwater noise is measured off a boat at a distance of 50, 100 and 150 meters from the star and port sides, as well as from the bow and stern FRANZ JOSEF LAND, July 3. /TASS/. The Arctic ...

Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox. We'll also keep you up to date with New Scientist events and special offers.