Government Okays Whale Annoyance for Ship Shuffle at Navy Base
Published Date: 1/23/2025
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NOAA wants to keep moving their research ships at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, and this might bother some marine mammals nearby. The government is asking for your thoughts on renewing permission for this work, which is similar to what’s been done before. You’ve got until February 7, 2025, to speak up—no extra costs, just a chance to help protect ocean life while science sails on!
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