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Help us create a safer and quieter ocean for whales!
We call on the EU institutions to adopt Blue Speeds, an EU-wide measure for the implementation of slower ship speeds, as a condition of entry into European ports.
whale supporters have already signed. Let’s get to 50,000!
Blue Speeds: slower shipping to save the ocean
Let’s make our ocean safer, quieter and healthier for whales.
Soundwaves travel further and five times faster
underwater than in air
underwater than in air
Underwater noise generated by boats and ships interferes with the behaviour of marine animals
Ship noise level:
too loud
0%
Ship noise level:
too loud
Ship noise level:
tolerable
LISTEN TO THE DIFFERENCE
Slow down the ship until you hear the whale
Slow down the ship until you hear the whale
100%
Maximum ship design speed
of ship
design speed
design speed
What does the ocean sound like?
Sound is essential for marine animals to communicate, orientate themselves and attract mates
Causing increased stress levels, disturbance and abandonment of important habitat
The main reason is
elevated ship speeds
elevated ship speeds
LISTEN TO THE DIFFERENCE
Slow down the ship until you hear the whale
Slow down the ship until you hear the whale
Help us lower ship speeds to reduce underwater noise, emissions and collisions with whales #StopTheNoise
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