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Noise pollution from ships may scare Arctic cod from feeding grounds

As shipping traffic increases in the Arctic, fish are racing to get out of the way

Arctic cod

Arctic cod (Boreogadus saida) flee from the noise of passing ships, a new study finds. That could jeopardize their ability to accrue calories needed to survive, researchers say.

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By Gloria Dickie

- More than 2 years ago

The noise of shipping vessels traveling through northern Canadian waters is causing Arctic cod to sacrifice much of their foraging and feeding in order to flee the area until ships move away, researchers report.