Policy paper

Reducing marine noise

This paper sets out the steps the UK government is taking to reduce the impacts of noise in the marine environment.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 21 January 2025

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Reducing marine noise

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Marine noise made by human activities is increasing in our seas and can interfere with or obscure the ability of marine animals to hear natural sounds. 

Across the UK, we are taking action to tackle marine noise. 

This policy paper sets out Defra’s ongoing work and upcoming plans to minimise noise in our seas.

Published 21 January 2025