Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

hack89

(39,171 posts)

7. NZ is so remote that it is unlikely navy sonar had anything to do with it

Reply to Hekate (Reply #6)

Mon Feb 22, 2021, 02:24 PM

Feb 2021

more than likely it was disease that caused this particular grounding.

That being said, in waters around the US, Asia and Europe you will find navies operating high powered sonar systems that are know to harm cetaceans.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

8 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

40 beached whales refloated in New Zealand but fears remain [View all] Omaha Steve Feb 2021 OP

The bathtub is full of sewage bucolic_frolic Feb 2021 #1

Global tragedy. lagomorph777 Feb 2021 #2

It seems like there hasn't been any discussion of population control for decades. mpcamb Feb 2021 #3

Yeah!! Thank god they were spotted. ratchiweenie Feb 2021 #4

Very glad they were saved Bayard Feb 2021 #5

Makes me wonder how many navies are experimenting with (can't recall the name) ultra-sonar... Hekate Feb 2021 #6

NZ is so remote that it is unlikely navy sonar had anything to do with it hack89 Feb 2021 #7

New Zealand Beach nwliberalkiwi Feb 2021 #8