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Oceans are a sonic symphony. Sound is essential to the survival and prosperity of marine life.

Sonic Sea is an Emmy-nominated documentary about the impact of industrial and military ocean noise on whales and other marine life. It tells the story of a former U.S. Navy officer who solved a tragic mystery and changed the way we understand our impact on the ocean. The film is narrated by Rachel McAdams and features Sting, in addition to the renowned ocean experts Dr. Sylvia Earle, Dr. Paul Spong, Dr. Christopher Clark, and Jean-Michel Cousteau. Sonic Sea was produced by Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Imaginary Forces in association with International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and Diamond Docs.

Man-made ocean noise is threatening this fragile underwater world.

Every day, whales, dolphins, fish and other marine life are threatened by a cacophony of industrial noise from shipping, seismic exploration for oil and gas and naval sonar used for routine training exercises. From the Atlantic to the Pacific to the wild Arctic, this endless barrage of noise impairs the ability of our planet’s vulnerable marine life to communicate, find food, navigate and breed. Ocean noise is harming and even killing whales, dolphins and other creatures in water bodies all around the world. 

We can make a difference, compelling industry and the government to chart a more responsible course to protect countless marine animals — if we rise up together now and demand change. 

Add your voice to join a global movement of people standing up for the future of our oceans.

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Sonic Sea is about protecting life in our waters from the destructive effects of oceanic noise pollution.

Sonic Sea is about understanding and protecting the vast symphony of life in our waters.

We can reduce the impacts of ocean noise if we take action now.

www.sonicsea.org