Windfarm critics claim projects will harm marine life. Scientists say that’s not backed by credible evidence

How a false claim about wind turbines killing whales is spinning out of control in coastal Australia::Windfarm critics claim projects will harm marine life. Scientists say that’s not backed by credible evidence

  • cactusupyourbutt@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    There are no noise-cancelling headphones to stop the U.S. Navy’s 235-decibel pressure waves of unbearable pinging and metallic shrieking. At 200 Db, the vibrations can rupture your lungs, and above 210 Db, the lethal noise can bore straight through your brain until it hemorrhages that delicate tissue. If you’re not deaf after this devastating sonar blast, you’re dead.

    not sure about whales, but sonar is dangerous if its loud