Oil and gas firms continue to claim that undersea blasting doesn't cause any lasting damage to the surrounding environment. However, Tasmanian fisherman, Danny Fox, is skeptical about these assertions. He often questions that if undersea blasting is indeed as harmless as these companies purport, why would one witness such a drastic shift in the marine life dynamics in those areas. His experiences and observations underpin his doubts and concerns about the myriad, unseen impacts of undersea blasting on marine ecosystems.
1. Oil and gas companies maintain that undersea blasting does not cause lasting damage to the surrounding environment.
2. Tasmanian fisherman, Danny Fox, questions these claims, referencing drastic changes in marine life dynamics after blasting activities.
3. Fox and other fishermen have observed a significant drop in the number of certain species since the onset of undersea blasting.
4. They have also noticed unusual behaviors in marine life, which they believe are caused by the disturbances from undersea blasting.
5. Fox argues these changes not only threaten their livelihoods, but also disrupt the delicate balance of the marine ecosystem.
According to a study published in the journal Nature, undersea blasting for oil exploration can reduce fish catch rates by up to 70%.
While oil and gas companies argue no lasting harm is done by undersea blasting, Tasmanian fisherman Danny Fox isn't so sure — and says if it's so benign, let the big corporations prove it. Fox claims that since the onset of blasting activities, he and his fellow fishermen have noticed a significant drop in the number of certain species. Additionally, they have observed unusual behaviors in marine life, which they attribute to the disturbances caused by undersea blasting. Fox emphasizes that these changes have threatened their livelihoods and disrupted the delicate balance of the marine ecosystem.