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07/29/2002 Archived Entry: "whales"

This could be happening alot more often?

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Sonar from Navy likely killed whales in the Bahamas
Each of the whales had hemorrhaged near its ears, said the 66-page report.
It said the wounds would not be fatal but could have led the animals to become
disoriented and swim on shore.

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White House Approves Navy Sonar

= This?

Nine Whales Die on Cape Cod Beach

Attempts Fail to Rescue 44 Whales
Whale beaching are largely a mystery to scientists, but some suspect there is a link between
stranded whales and powerful sonar equipment used by navies that interferes with the whales
guidance frequencies and disorients the animals.

Japan to put whale meat from research hunts on sale
Whale meat on sale at Icelandic supermarket chain