Sunny side of life

Following an official request by the Government of Nunavut, the Canadian Armed Forces conducted an aerial investigation into mysterious pinging sound, also described as a "hum" and "beep," coming from the seafloor in Fury and  Hecla  Strait, a remote Arctic region of northern Canada. The source of the  sound reported by sailors and hunters since June , however, remains a mystery. This passage is known for the presence of various types of seals and bowhead whales, marine species usually abundant in the well-known hunting region during winter and summer, but according to Paul Quassa, a member of the legislative assembly, the sound seems to be chasing away the animals. "That passage is a migratory route for bowhead whales, and also bearded seals and ringed seals. There would be so many in that particular area. This summer there are none" said George Qulaut, another area expert.  According to the Department of National Defence senior c...