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Electric ferry aims to reduce underwater noise, but threats still remain for humpbacks in B.C.

April 20, 2026

A new all-electric passenger ferry is moving ahead and while it will reduce underwater noise pollution, marine mammal experts and researchers says it is increasing another risk to humpback whales.



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