The Science Behind the Seismic Decision
September 15, 2014
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)
The Department of Interior's Bureau of Energy Manaegment (BOEM) released a document that addresses several misperceptions about seismic testing.
Some of the FAQ's include:
- Will air guns used in seismic surveys kill dolphins, whales and sea turtles and ruin coastal communities?
- Is it true that the air guns are 100,000 times louder than a jet, and if so, won't they kill or deafen marine life?
- Is it true that the government's own scientists expect 100,000 injuries or deaths of marine life if seismic surveys go forward?
- Does this decision mean that the federal government is opening the entire Atlantic coast up for offshore oil and gas drilling?
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