While cause remains unconfirmed, green groups fear the three whales could be the ‘tip of iceberg’ with many more animals hurt
The whale beachings were “probably only the tip of the iceberg,” said Nicolas Entrup, director of international relations at the non-profit OceanCare. “Many more animals, and not only whales, may have been harmed. Animals exposed to this intense sound may get killed and sink to the bottom of the sea.”to the Greek prime minister calling for a halt to seismic testing until the cause of the whale beachings can be established. Greenpeace also sent its ship, Rainbow Warrior III, to monitor SW Cook.
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