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Sonar and Whales Are a Deadly Mix

David Suzuki | Posted 04.29.2013 | Canada
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Human-caused noise pollution harms whales, leading to death, stranding, temporary and permanent hearing loss and hemorrhaging around the brain, ears and other tissues. Sonar used in naval training is a major cause of these debilitating and often deadly injuries to whales and other aquatic animals. With their sensitive hearing, marine mammals are particularly vulnerable.

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B.C. Steps Up To Protect Caribou

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 01.08.2013 | Canada British Columbia
Read More: Video, Bc Caribou, Caribou South Peace Bc, Caribou Hunting Bc, Caribou Endangered Species, Cp, Bc Caribou Region, Species at Risk, Caribou, Species at Risk Caribou, Northern Caribou Bc, Bc Caribou Winter Habitat, Northern Caribou, Terry Lake, Canada British Columbia News

VICTORIA - The B.C. government is promising to protect 90 per cent of the winter habitat for the northern Caribou, which are considered threatened und...

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