“The data acquired during the survey and subsequent review of the IHA application raise concerns of sufficient NOAA review and mitigation distances to protect the critically endangered NARW and other marine species from behavioral harassment and temporary threshold shift (TTS) impacts.”

Direct hearing measurements suggest that baleen whales are sensitive to sounds not previously recognized. This could make them more vulnerable to sounds emitted by offshore wind activity.

Dolphins use sound to cooperate. This ability ensures their survival. Noise pollution compromises their ability to cooperate.

“the correlation was not surprising…”