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# Quiet Sound

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

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## Posts

- [Safeguarding orcas while expanding passenger-only ferry service](https://quietsound.org/safeguarding-orcas-while-expanding-ferry-capacity) - New research informs safer passenger-only ferry operations in orca habitat SEATTLE, Washington (January 13, 2026) – Quiet Sound, a collaborative program of Maritime Blue dedicated to reducing commercial vessel impacts on the endangered Southern Resident killer whales, publishes guidance for passenger-only ferries operating in whale critical habitat. Nearly all of Puget Sound is designated as
- [Quiet Sound's Fourth Seasonal Voluntary Commercial Vessel Slowdown Kicks Off to Protect Endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales in Puget Sound](https://quietsound.org/quiet-sounds-fourth-seasonal-voluntary-commercial-vessel-slowdown-kicks-off-to-protect-endangered-southern-resident-killer-whales-in-puget-sound) - Photo: Members of L pod on November 30, 2024. Photo credit: Marla Smith via Orca Network. The initiative aims to support endangered Southern Resident killer whale populations by reducing underwater noise from ships that negatively affects communication and hunting behaviors. The slowdown will begin on September 14, 2025 after the Southern Resident killer whales were confirmed
- [Motivating Container Ship Participation in the Quiet Sound Slowdown: A Qualitative Case Study](https://quietsound.org/motivating-container-ship-participation-in-the-quiet-sound-slowdown-a-qualitative-case-study) - Seattle, WASHINGTON (August 13, 2025) Sara Adams is a Program Manager at Quiet Sound, where she manages the Voluntary Operational Measures portfolio, including the seasonal voluntary slowdown in Admiralty Inlet. Sara recently received her master’s degree from the School of Marine and Environmental Affairs at the University of Washington. Sara’s graduate thesis research sought to
- [AltaGas | ALA Energy Joins Forces with Maritime Blue to Protect Endangered Southern Resident killer whales](https://quietsound.org/altagas-ala-energy-joins-forces-with-maritime-blue-to-protect-endangered-southern-resident-killer-whales) - Seattle, WASHINGTON (July 14, 2025) - Maritime Blue is proud to announce that AltaGas | ALA Energy has made a $100,000 donation to the Quiet Sound program, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to protecting the endangered Southern Resident killer whales (SRKW) in the Salish Sea. This donation, building on their ongoing sponsorship and participation in the
- [Quiet Sound’s Second Annual Voluntary Commercial Vessel Slowdown Kicks Off to Protect Migrating Endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales in Puget Sound](https://quietsound.org/quiet-sounds-second-annual-voluntary-commercial-vessel-slowdown-kicks-off-to-protect-migrating-endangered-southern-resident-killer-whales-in-puget-sound) - 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.
- [Gonzalo Banda-Cruz, Quiet Sound Program Manager](https://quietsound.org/gonzalo-banda-cruz) - Gonzalo Banda-Cruz brings a wealth of knowledge to Quiet Sound from various professional experiences in various marine ecosystems.
- [Sara Adams, Quiet Sound Program Manager](https://quietsound.org/sara-adams) - Sara Adams leads Quiet Sound's Voluntary Vessel Operations portfolio, including the seasonal voluntary slowdown for large commercial vessels.
- [Whale Sightings Result in Real-Time Alerts to Commercial Mariners via WRAS app; Members of the public can participate in whale detection](https://quietsound.org/whale-sightings-result-in-increased-alerts-to-mariners-via-wras) - Seattle, WA. July 15, 2024: Whale detections from a popular Puget Sound whale sightings network now feed into a transboundary alert system, dramatically increasing commercial mariner awareness of nearby whales. The Whale Report Alert System (WRAS), is a free app available for commercial mariners. It sends real-time alerts to mariners when they are within 10
- [Shhh! The orcas are back in Puget Sound](https://quietsound.org/shhh-the-orcas-are-back-in-puget-sound) - At least 20 endangered orcas delighted Seattle-area whale watchers Thursday with their first visit of the fall to central Puget Sound.
- [Rachel Aronson, Quiet Sound Program Director](https://quietsound.org/rachel-aronson) - Rachel Aronson leads the Quiet Sound Program. Rachel's background is in natural resources multi-stakeholder facilitation. She brings experience in connecting with stakeholders to inform decisions about how to manage natural resources and develop effective, durable policy.
- [61% of shipping carriers voluntarily participating in program to protect whales in Puget Sound](https://quietsound.org/61-of-shipping-carriers-voluntarily-participating-in-program-to-protect-whales-in-puget-sound) - The "Quiet Sound" initiative brings together a number of partners on efforts to reduce underwater noise so whales can find food.
- [CityStream: Turning Down the Volume to Help Endangered Orcas](https://quietsound.org/citystream-turning-down-the-volume-to-help-endangered-orcas) - 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.
- [Winning Teams Announced for Competition to Detect Southern Resident Killer Whales and North Atlantic Right Whales from Moving Vessels](https://quietsound.org/winning-teams-announced-for-competition-to-detect-southern-resident-killer-whales-and-north-atlantic-right-whales-from-moving-vessels) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#efefef” custom_margin=”90px||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-62px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”69px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://quietsound.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/MSmith03202023-J-pod-breach-1-1.jpg” title_text=”MSmith03202023 J pod breach 1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”148.8px” custom_margin=”-20px||-1px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Photo by Marla Smith via Orca Network[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][dipl_double_color_heading heading_main_part=”Winning Teams Announced for Competition to Detect Southern Resident Killer Whales
- [Inslee and whale advocates celebrate progress made in protecting orcas in Puget Sound](https://quietsound.org/inslee-and-whale-advocates-celebrate-progress-made-in-protecting-orcas-in-puget-sound) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.4″ background_color=”#efefef” custom_margin=”90px||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.14.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-62px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”69px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][dipl_image_card_carousel _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” cards_per_slide=”1″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][dipl_image_card_carousel_item _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”QSnews_Inslee&Advo_4″ image=”https://quietsound.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/QSnews_InsleeAdvo_4.jpg” content_text_align=”left” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Killer whale spotted Saturday north of Orcas Island. (Photo: Robert Pollock)[/dipl_image_card_carousel_item][dipl_image_card_carousel_item _builder_version=”4.14.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”QSnews_Inslee&Advo_2″ image=”https://quietsound.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/QSnews_InsleeAdvo_2.jpg” content_text_align=”left” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Killer whale spotted north of Orcas Island.
- [Quiet Sound Launches First Trial Large Vessel Slowdown to Help Protect Endangered Whales in Puget Sound](https://quietsound.org/quiet-sound-launches-first-trial-large-vessel-slowdown-to-help-protect-endangered-whales-in-puget-sound) - The slowdown trial is the first a voluntary effort of its kind in Puget Sound for large commercial vessels to reduce their speed and decrease
- [Quiet Sound aims to expand efforts to protect endangered orcas from marine traffic](https://quietsound.org/quiet-sound-aims-to-expand-efforts-to-protect-endangered-orcas-from-marine-traffic) - Underwater noise from vessel traffic is one of the key threats to Puget Sound’s endangered orca population. It interferes with the killer whales' ability to find increasingly scarce salmon.
- [Scientists deploy buoy in Puget Sound to measure noise, risks to orcas](https://quietsound.org/scientists-deploy-buoy-in-puget-sound-to-measure-noise-risks-to-orcas) - SEATTLE - Scientists aboard the King County research vessel ‘SoundGuardian’ Tuesday deployed a buoy that will monitor underwater noise in Puget Sound – which poses risks to our southern resident orca population.
- [Quiet Sound Officially Launches Underwater Noise-Reduction Initiatives to Save Southern Resident Killer Whales](https://quietsound.org/quiet-sound-officially-launches-underwater-noise-reduction-initiatives-to-save-southern-resident-killer-whales) - Bringing together Washington’s maritime community to diminish noise impacts on endangered Southern Resident killer whales, Quiet Sound kicks off its first year of projects.
- [Washington launches program to cut underwater noise in Puget Sound](https://quietsound.org/washington-launches-program-to-cut-underwater-noise-in-puget-sound) - In many places around the world, the start of the coronavirus pandemic dampened the usual cacophony of human noise in marine waters. From cargo ships and ferries to cruise ships and recreational boats, vessel traffic dropped.
- [Welcome to Quiet Sound](https://quietsound.org/welcome-to-quiet-sound) - Welcome to the Quiet Sound website! We are excited to be part of the Southern Resident Killer Whale protection community. In addition to our brand new website, the year to come will begin the process of complementing and strengthening ongoing
- [Fresh Perspectives to Help Protect Orcas](https://quietsound.org/fresh-perspectives-to-help-protect-orcas) - 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 underwater noise reduction program could soon slow ships, protect orcas](https://quietsound.org/quiet-sound-underwater-noise-reduction-program-could-soon-slow-ships-protect-orcas) - Underwater noise from ship traffic is one of the major threats to Puget Sound’s endangered Southern Resident orcas. It can interfere with the whales’ ability to communicate, navigate by echolocation and find the increasingly
- [Collaboration Will Quiet the Sound](https://quietsound.org/collaboration-will-quiet-the-sound) - It’s no secret but the study of the southern resident orca community is why I first came to the Pacific Northwest in 1980 and continues to serve as a motivation for my public service. The fact that there are only 74 whales left
- [Quieting Puget Sound for Endangered Southern Resident Orcas](https://quietsound.org/quieting-puget-sound-for-endangered-southern-resident-orcas) - The Washington State legislature this weekend approved a state budget that funds an innovative new program aimed at reducing ship noise and disturbance in the Salish Sea to benefit endangered Southern Resident orcas.
- [Shhh … A Quiet Sound Protects Orcas](https://quietsound.org/shhh-a-quiet-sound-protects-orcas) - The Orcas are back! The Southern Resident Killer Whales returned to Puget Sound with new babies in the pod. We all need to do our part to protect the Orcas while they are here.

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- [Best Practices for Passenger-only Ferries](https://quietsound.org/best-practices-for-passenger-only-ferries) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://quietsound.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/stephen-walker-pHyJrX5RIKs-unsplash.jpeg” min_height=”495px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” positioning=”absolute” position_origin_a=”bottom_center” vertical_offset=”83px” z_index=”0″ animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1700ms” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|||on|||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”60px” header_letter_spacing=”3px” positioning=”relative” position_origin_r=”bottom_left” z_index=”0″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” animation_style=”fade” animation_direction=”left” animation_duration=”1750ms” header_text_shadow_style=”preset1″ inline_fonts=”Alata” global_colors_info=”{}”]Best Practices for Passenger-only Ferries [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″
- [Admiralty Inlet Slowdown](https://quietsound.org/admiralty-inlet-slowdown) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://quietsound.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/stephen-walker-pHyJrX5RIKs-unsplash.jpeg” min_height=”495px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” positioning=”absolute” position_origin_a=”bottom_center” vertical_offset=”83px” z_index=”0″ animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1700ms” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|||on|||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”60px” header_letter_spacing=”3px” positioning=”relative” position_origin_r=”bottom_left” z_index=”0″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” animation_style=”fade” animation_direction=”left” animation_duration=”1750ms” header_text_shadow_style=”preset1″ inline_fonts=”Alata” global_colors_info=”{}”]Admiralty inlet slowdown[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” admin_label=”Section” module_id=”anchorAbout” module_class=”no-gap” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||20px|||” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” border_style_all=”none” transparent_background=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″
- [SRKW Detections and Alerts to Mariners](https://quietsound.org/srkw-detections-and-alerts-to-mariners) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https://quietsound.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/stephen-walker-pHyJrX5RIKs-unsplash.jpeg” min_height=”586px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” positioning=”absolute” position_origin_a=”bottom_center” vertical_offset=”298px” z_index=”0″ animation_style=”fade” animation_duration=”1700ms” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|||on|||||” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font_size=”60px” header_letter_spacing=”3px” positioning=”relative” position_origin_r=”bottom_left” z_index=”0″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” animation_style=”fade” animation_direction=”left” animation_duration=”1750ms” header_text_shadow_style=”preset1″ inline_fonts=”Alata” global_colors_info=”{}”]SRKW Detections and Alerts to Mariners [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-25px|auto|3px|auto||” custom_padding=”||25px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column
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