Seismic testing off the Atlantic?

The Department of Interior (DOI) has announced plans to conduct seismic surveys off the South and Mid-Atlantic coasts to assess potential oil & gas resources. The proposed surveys will employ loud and damaging technologies and are intended to set the stage for future energy development off the east coast. DOI is launching a public input process to help determine the scope of the issues to be addressed in the Environmental Impact Statement, and to identify and evaluate potential environmental effects. Public meetings are scheduled for April in Jacksonville, Fla.; Savannah, Ga.; Charleston, S.C; Norfolk, Va; Wilmington, N.C.; Annapolis, Md.; Wilmington, Del; and Atlantic City, N.J. Please click here for a complete list of dates and locations. The Department is also accepting written comments through May 30, 2012 by email to ggeis@boem.gov

To read DOI’s official announcement: Click Here

To read Surfrider’s Beachapedia article on seismic surveys: Click Here