To: The United States House of Representatives
Man-Made Massive Die Off of Sea Mammals
Authorization of the use of sonic cannons along the Eastern Seaboard, from Florida to Maine, for oil and gas exploration.This is the first time in decades that the area would be opened. The cannons shoot sound waves and allow companies to locate oil and gas deposits. Sadly, these sound waves are 100 times louder than a jet engine and could harm or kill 138,000 sea mammals such as dolphins, turtles and whales.
It is time to stand up to protect our oceans and our environment. Our children are counting on us. As are the sea mammals.
Why is this important?
This is certainly not what we need to be doing. Instead, the administration should be announcing federally subsidized rebates for solar panels and a revenue-neutral carbon tax.
Did you ever watch a dolphin as it gracefully arcs in the water, or a whale as it surfaces? Have you ever seen a seal as it swims its way northward? Oil and gas exploration are not the answer. We do not need to rely on oil.
Solar energy is a much cleaner, safer solution. Have you ever heard of a solar spill? Will you let your child build a sand castle next to an oil spill? It is time for positive change. It is time to stand up to protect our oceans and our environment. Our children are counting on us. As are the sea mammals.