573 scientists signed a letter calling on the Obama Administration not authorize drilling in the Arctic until we have a better understanding of the habitat and biota that oil and gas operations will be disrupting, and to “respect the national significance of the environment and cultures of U.S. Arctic waters and demonstrate the value thatContinue Reading

Two of the world’s most authoritative voices on ocean acoustics are sounding off about the impacts of human-generated noise on marine creatures. A recent opinion piece posted on CNN.com by Chris Clark and Brandon Southall make a compelling case that the U.S. should: Fully assess and comprehend the acoustic footprint of our offshore and coastalContinue Reading