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  2. Noise pollution - Wikipedia

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    Noise pollution, or sound pollution, is the propagation of noise or sound with potential harmful effects on humans and animals. The source of outdoor noise worldwide is mainly caused by machines, transport and propagation systems.

  3. Marine pollution - Wikipedia

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    While marine pollution can be obvious, as with the marine debris shown above, it is often the pollutants that cannot be seen that cause most harm.. Marine pollution occurs when substances used or spread by humans, such as industrial, agricultural and residential waste, particles, noise, excess carbon dioxide or invasive organisms enter the ocean and cause harmful effects there.

  4. Noise and vibration on maritime vessels - Wikipedia

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    Noise generated on board ships and submarines can have far-reaching effects on the ability of the vessel to operate safely and efficiently. Military vessels in particular need to be quiet to avoid detection by sonar , so many methods have been used to limit a vessel's noise signature.

  5. Nearly 95 million Americans are living with noise pollution ...

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    What is noise pollution? Historically, experts tell Yahoo Life, noise pollution meant “unwanted sound.” ... raises blood sugar and pressure and “ultimately causes damage to the blood vessels ...

  6. Environmental impact of shipping - Wikipedia

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    The noise produced by ships can travel long distances, and marine species who may rely on sound for their orientation, communication, and feeding, can be harmed by this sound pollution. [11] [12] The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species has identified ocean noise as a potential threat to marine life. [13]

  7. Human impact on marine life - Wikipedia

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    The types of marine pollution can be grouped as pollution from marine debris, plastic pollution, including microplastics, ocean acidification, nutrient pollution, toxins and underwater noise. Plastic pollution in the ocean is a type of marine pollution by plastics, ranging in size from large original material such as bottles and bags, down to ...

  8. International Quiet Ocean Experiment - Wikipedia

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    The International Quiet Ocean Experiment (IQOE) is a global scientific research program aimed at improving understanding of the distributions of sounds in the ocean, and studying the effects of underwater noise pollution on marine life. The program has worked on promoting research, observations, and modelling to advance understanding of ocean ...

  9. Pollution - Wikipedia

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    Various definitions of pollution exist, which may or may not recognize certain types, such as noise pollution or greenhouse gases.The United States Environmental Protection Administration defines pollution as "Any substances in water, soil, or air that degrade the natural quality of the environment, offend the senses of sight, taste, or smell, or cause a health hazard.