World Wildlife Fund Canada fears a new report it commissioned suggests that untreated “grey water” dumped in Canadian Arctic waters could double by 2035 if left unregulated.
Grey water is used water which can come from showers, laundry, dishwashers and sinks on ships.
The report says boat operators should be asked how they are treating their grey water.
“Current ‘hot spots’ of grey water dumping in the Arctic intersect with important whale habitats, such as calving areas and migration routes, as well as areas of high concentrations of Arctic char,” a WWF-Canada news release says.
Oil and grease can coat the gills of fish and prevent them from being able to breathe.- Melissa Nacke, WWF-Canada
According to the report, tourism will be the biggest source of grey water
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