The Inuit communities of the Arctic are facing increased undersea noise due to climate change and the rise in shipping activity. The Inuit Circumpolar Council has urged the International Maritime Organization to adopt mitigation guidelines that incorporate Indigenous knowledge. The guidelines recommend using Inuit expertise to reduce noise pollution caused by ships breaking through ice and hauling cargo. Sound travels further in water and can disrupt marine life's communication, hunting, mating, and navigation. The guidelines suggest using electric engines, changing vessel designs, and sharing data with researchers and Indigenous communities. The Inuit Circumpolar Council and experts call for mandatory speed limits in the Arctic to address the issue.

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