What are the risks to whales?
We have worked closely with leading marine mammal experts to understand safe acoustic limits that are accepted by the scientific community. There is strong scientific evidence that the selected frequency under research is beyond the hearing range of most whales. However, we are taking no chances since science is about learning and building upon established knowledge. To further protect the safety of the whales, marine mammal experts participating in every facet of the research will have the authority to suspend testing if they observe abnormal behavior. Our goal is to protect whales, so it makes no sense to continue any research that causes abnormal behavior.
