It’s World Dolphin Day! I am always so happy when I am able to see dolphins in the ocean. Last year we had a lot of them as well as a lot of whales. Sadly, in recent months there have been a number of whale and dolphin deaths along the Jersey Shore. Although the authorities are denying the connection, the deaths coincide with recent sonar use to map out locations for offshore wind turbines. It makes me question why no one is bothering to have a moratorium on this while investigations are conducted, especially since both dolphins and whales are affected by undersea noise pollution. On top of that, wind turbines leak oil and coolants. Where will these leaks go? Into the ocean? On top of that, wind turbines change the environment around them by bringing warm air down to the ocean’s surface, heating it. That changes the kinds of fish in the area. Let’s not even talk about the damage to existing fish and shellfish areas when they pile drive the columns necessary to support the turbines. Do environmentalists not really care about this? As someone who cares deeply about the ocean and all the things that live in it, I’m worried about the silence on what’s happening now with the whale and dolphin deaths and what will happen to the environment from leaks, water warming, etc.
