Thursday, November 16, 2006

Navy Once Again Grilled About Sonar Range

Last year when the Navy first presented their plan to build a sonar testing range off the NC coast about 150 opponents showed up at a public hearing to voice their concerns. One year later another public hearing in Morehead City earlier this week drew a smaller crowd but concerns remained the same. Most feel the Navy has yet to provide any real evidence that the extensive, high-intensity sonar testing won't have a negative impact on marine life. From the beaching of numerous species of whales, to questions about impacts on commercial fisheries, trouble has followed the Navy's sonar use for several years. This week's meeting in Morehead City included strong concerns from a Carteret County Commissioner and specific concerns about sea bass and several species of grouper. More on the Navy's recent meeting is available from the Jacksonville Daily News.

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