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    Trump Administration Says Companies Can 'Incidentally Harass' Marine Mammals

    It's a decision opposed by environmental groups, who say the blasts could harm marine animals, and some coastal communities, who fear it could be a precursor to offshore drilling.
    by Merrit Kennedy Nov 30, 2018 2 minutes
    Scientists are concerned the seismic activity could harm animals such as humpback whales.

    The Trump administration has authorized five companies to "incidentally, but not intentionally, harass marine mammals" by using seismic air guns to search for oil and gas in the Atlantic Ocean.

    It's a decision opposed by environmental groups, who say the blasts could harm marine animals such as humpback whales, and some coastal communities, who fear it could be a precursor to offshore drilling.

    The authorizations issued by NOAA Fisheries

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