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Icebreaker Ships
Icebreaker ships are ships that were created to navigate independently though bodies of water covered with ice. Most ships are not able to sail in ice covered waters. Icebreaker ships are able to break through ice and create clear paths for vessels to enter through. The designs of these ships can vary from vessel size, location, ice size, temperature, maneuverability and speed. . Many of these ships emit man made noises that can have an impact on marine animals. Beluga whales are one of many marine animals that are affected by this noise. Research shows that the noises are "audible to beluga whales over ranges of 35–78 km". These noises can cause temporary hearing damage to whales if they are close to the ships by 1-4km.