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From: Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition [mailto:robin@oregonshores.org]
Subject: Join us for Whale Town Hall, Wed., May 12, Newport
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Photo: OSU Marine Mammal Institute Oregon Shores would like to invite you to a town hall meeting this coming Wednesday, May 12, on “Development of a Gray Whale Protection Device," sponsored by the OSU Marine Mammal Institute. The event is scheduled from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hennings Auditorium at the Hatfield Marine Science Center's Visitor Center, located at 2030 SE Marine Science Center Dr. in Newport. As you know, there is great interest in harnessing wave energy off the Oregon Coast. An important issue in ocean renewable energy development is the risk of gray whales becoming entangled in or colliding with ocean renewable energy device mooring systems. The Marine Mammal Institute at OSU plans to test the effectiveness of an acoustic deterrence device to protect whales if these ocean renewable energy device mooring systems become a hazard for them. Scientists and acoustic experts think that, if successful, this device also could be used to deter whales from other calamities, like oil spills. The purpose of this meeting is to inform local residents and interested parties about the study and to provide an opportunity to address questions or concerns. Oregon Shores will provide an introduction then scientists will present an overview of the study along with detailed information sheets about the project. After the presentation, Dr. Bruce Mate, director of the Marine Mammal Institute at OSU, will answer questions about the study. If you would like more information, please contact Oregon Shores’ Ocean Program Director Robin Hartmann at 541-672-3694 or robin@oregonshores.org -- or the Marine Mammal Institute, at 541-867-0202 or MMI_Web@oregonstate.edu. Hope to see you there. |
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