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200822 minPG-13documentary

Sonar Victims - USA

200822 minPG-13documentary

High intensity sonar used by the US Navy has been linked to severe brain and ear damage in marine mammals, leading to mass beaching incidents.

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Channel: Journeyman Pictures

Sonar Victims - USA

2008• 22 minPG-13

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High intensity sonar used by the US Navy has been linked to severe brain and ear damage in marine mammals, leading to mass beaching incidents.

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Beaked whales in the Bahamas experienced a distressing event in February 2003, with 16 individuals beaching themselves along the coastline. Marine biologists linked this mass stranding to the US Navy's use of high-intensity sonar, which was found to cause significant damage to the mammals' brains and ears. The incident raised serious concerns about the impact of military sonar technology on marine ecology, highlighting the need for greater awareness and regulation to protect vulnerable marine species. Produced by SBS/Dateline and distributed by Journeyman Pictures.

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