SR49

Urges immediate moratorium on sonar testing and wind turbine mapping due to recent unexplained deaths of marine life off the coast of New Jersey.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

Urges immediate moratorium on sonar testing and wind turbine mapping off New Jersey coast due to unexplained marine life deaths.

This resolution urges the State and federal governments to impose an immediate moratorium on sonar testing and wind turbine mapping off the coast of New Jersey. The urgency stems from recent unexplained deaths of whales and dolphins, with at least twelve whale deaths and five dolphin deaths recorded since December 2022. The deaths occurred near areas of offshore wind energy development, raising concerns about the impact of sonar and underwater mapping technologies on marine life. The resolution calls for a pause in these activities to allow for further scientific study.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment and Energy Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

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History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee