In addition to its impacts on marine mammals and endangered species, I believe that the Navy and NMFS have a responsibility to consider the full extent of the “collateral damage” that will occur with deployment of LFA sonar, and that you must consider the cumulative effects on all forms of marine life that will be adversely affected over areas totaling thousands of square miles. Therefore, the testing and use of this must cease immediately.
Why is this important?
Whales and dolphins have been beaching themselves in order to avoid ruptured eardrums caused by Navy sonar exploration of the ocean's floor. This exploration does not appear to be necessary when considering the cost of the suffering and loss of marine life.
