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How does Oil Behave in Water?
Not all oils behave the same way when spilled into the marine environment.
Topic: Shipping Environmental Impacts
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Primary Sources of Underwater Sound
There are many primary sources of underwater noise that affect marine mammals including commercial vessels, cracking ice, surface waves, earthquakes, marine life, storms, rain, pile driving, sonar, recreational vessels, seismic survey, snowmobiles, sonar and hydrothermal vents.
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Canadian Ports and Facilities that Handle Most Oil Tankers
The ports across Canada that handle oil tankers include: Vancouver, Quebec City, Montreal, Saint John, NB, Port Hawkesbury, NS, Come-by-Chance, NF and Newfoundland offshore.
Article
Research Spotlight: Dr. Aldo Chircop
“Good policy decisions require good research for evidence-based decision-making.” – Dr. Aldo Chircop
Article
What Are HNS?
Many chemicals transported by sea are considered hazardous and noxious substances that can have significant impacts when spilled into the marine environment.
Article
Research Spotlight: Dr. Jackie Dawson
“Governing shipping in the Arctic is extremely complex and it requires collaboration and respect.”
– Dr. Jackie Dawson
Microsite
Underwater Noise
How a marine mammal responds to underwater noise is complex and depends on a number of factors. Get the #clearfacts on underwater noise.
Report
Leading Systems for Oil Spill Response in Ports – Implications for Canada
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Clear Seas: Duncan Wilson, Vice President Corporate Social Responsibility Port Metro Vancouver
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Angus Reid Poll, March 2016
Learning about the marine shipping industry and Canadians’ views and perception of safety. Results of a poll in March 2016.
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