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Navy Training Threatens Whales, Sparks Environmental Outcry

12/31/2025

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The U.S. Navy's training in Hawaiian waters is projected to injure or kill two whales over seven years and to disrupt more than 3 million marine mammals' behavior and hearing.
Environmental groups say the Navy's report downplays endangered species impacts.
The Navy has limited sonar use during breeding seasons.
Critics say protections are lacking in important areas.
They call for stronger measures to reduce vessel speeds and prevent whale collisions.

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Story summary

The U.S. Navy's training in Hawaiian waters is projected to injure or kill two whales over seven years and to disrupt more than 3 million marine mammals' behavior and hearing.
Environmental groups say the Navy's report downplays endangered species impacts.
The Navy has limited sonar use during breeding seasons.
Critics say protections are lacking in important areas.
They call for stronger measures to reduce vessel speeds and prevent whale collisions.