Click to view glossary In the dark undersea world, sound is essential. Marine life relies on sound for communication, foraging, reproduction, and navigation. However, as human activity in the oceans increases, so does underwater radiated noise. Various industries contribute to ocean noise—offshore energy, construction, military operations, and of course vessel traffic. With growing activity from…

There are five principle sizes of oil tankers. In ascending order based on size, the smallest is the Panamax, Aframax, Suezmax, VLCC and the ULCC.