Central Puget Sound is home to several threatened and endangered species, including the Southern Resident killer whales, whose ability to feed, communicate, and navigate is disrupted by underwater noise. The Port of Seattle recognizes the importance of balancing regional economic needs with the protection of marine ecosystems.

To achieve this, they’ve developed an Underwater Noise Mitigation and Management Plan aimed at reducing sound from in-water construction and vessel operations—an important step toward ensuring both people and marine life can thrive in shared waters.

Read the full article on our website: Quieting Underwater Noise to Protect Marine Life