New hydrophones in B.C. monitor ship noise in bid to help whales

Written By Trevor @ Hop Creative

VANCOUVER, B.C.—New hydrophones installed in 170 metres of water just off the mouth of British Columbia's Fraser River are expected to help researchers understand how shipping noise affects at-risk whales, says a project spokesman.

The installation Monday was part of a program run by Port Metro Vancouver, the University of Victoria's Ocean Networks Canada and the hydrophone's manufacturer, JASCO Applied Sciences.

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