The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) posted several articles highlighting dangers to whales during its annual Whale Week celebration, but made no mention of the potential impacts offshore wind projects have on whale deaths.
“Whales are some of largest and the most magnificent animals on Earth, and some whale species are among the world’s most endangered,” Janet Coit, assistant administrator of NOAA Fisheries, wrote on NOAA’s website. “At NOAA Fisheries, our team of dedicated scientists and managers is responsible for the health and sustainability of more than 30 whale species in the U.S. and territorial waters,” she added.