Quiet Sound

A Program of Washington Maritime Blue

A collaborative program to reduce noise impacts to Southern Resident Killer Whales from large commercial vessels.

2023-2024 Voluntary Vessel Slowdown is On

Click Here to read results of the 2022-2023 Trial Slowdown

Quiet Sound Mission

Quiet Sound will implement voluntary shipping noise-reduction initiatives and monitoring programs in the Puget Sound, in coordination with Canadian and United States authorities.

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Partners & Advisors

Partners & Advisors provide specific specialist advice and subject matter expertise in the development and execution of research, mitigation and management projects, and initiatives aimed at reducing threats to Southern Resident Killer Whales from large commercial vessels. Quiet Sound and the leadership committee will seek advice and perspectives from a diversity of subject matter experts to solve complex problems with practical solutions.

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Southern Resident Killer Whales Remain

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NEWS & UPDATES

Press REposts

CityStream: Turning Down the Volume to Help Endangered Orcas

Sep 20, 2023

They are an icon of West Coast waters and beloved across our region. But Southern Resident Killer Whales remain endangered, and much needs to be done to save them.

Fresh Perspectives to Help Protect Orcas

Oct 18, 2021

The beloved Southern Resident Killer Whale is one of the most iconic species in the Pacific Northwest. Orcas are an important part of our culture, our ecosystem, and our economy. But with just over 70 orcas left, they need our

Quiet Sound’s Second Annual Voluntary Commercial Vessel Slowdown Kicks Off to Protect Migrating Endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales in Puget Sound

Oct 13, 2023

SEATTLE – October 12, 2023 – Quiet Sound, a collaborative program from Washington Maritime Blue dedicated to fostering a more sustainable environment for Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW) through reduction in underwater noise pollution announces the official launch of its voluntary vessel slowdown season beginning today through early 2024.

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