Summary Monster seismic blasting plans in southern Australia’s waters threaten whales & marine life - Australian Marine Conservation Society www.marineconservation.org.au
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Schlumberger-SLB and TGS' proposed seismic blasting in southern Australia raises concerns about its potential harm to marine life and whales, highlighting the risks posed by Australia's approval of fossil fuel projects to coastal communities and the environment.
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Key Points
- Schlumberger-SLB and TGS have plans for seismic blasting in southern Australia's waters.
- The blasting operation threatens marine life, including whales and bluefin tuna.
- Seismic blasting can cause hearing loss and disturb essential behaviors of marine life.
- There is strong opposition to offshore exploration in Australia.
- The south-east seas of Australia are home to unique marine treasures.
- The majority of marine life in the south-east waters is found nowhere else on Earth.
- Australia should stop approving new fossil fuel schemes to protect marine life and coastal communities.
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Schlumberger-SLB and TGS plan to conduct a large seismic blasting operation in southern Australia, endangering marine life and whales. Australia's approval of fossil fuel schemes threatens coastal communities and the environment.
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Schlumberger-SLB and TGS have submitted plans for a massive seismic blasting operation in southern Australia's waters, covering a record area of 5.5 million hectares. This poses a significant threat to marine life, including southern right whales,
Australia's approval of new fossil fuel schemes, particularly in its oceans, poses a threat to marine life and coastal communities. The International Energy Agency has stated that opening up new fossil fuel developments would prevent the global average temperature rise from being kept to 1