Marine Animals in the Strait of Hormuz Don’t Get a Ceasefire

Conflict in the Strait of Hormuz could harm marine life through sonar, underwater explosions, mines, and oil spills.

Whales and dolphins may be forced from feeding areas or suffer hearing damage, while fish and other marine species can be killed.

Pollution and blast damage could reach beaches, coral, nesting sites, seabirds, turtles, and other sensitive habitats.

Because the Arabian Gulf flushes slowly, ecological damage in this narrow waterway could last long after fighting ends.