Dolphins (IMAGE)

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

Dolphins

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Pile-driving during the construction of offshore wind farms produces an incredible amount of noise and is potentially harmful to marine species such as protected populations of seals, dolphins and whales.

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Helen Bailey/University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

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