Navy using sonar in Haro Strait on April 7th, 2009

Just got word that a Navy submarine was using it's mid frequency sonar off the west side of San Juan Island last night. Click on the file above to listen to the compilation by our friend John Boyd.

As a side note, the commenting period for the rule making allowing the Navy to use this potentially harmful technology, in the waters designated as critical habitat for the regions killer whales, (not to mention every other organism) is still open. You can visit the other website listed below and let them hear your thoughts.

http://www.nwtrangecomplexeis.com/GetInvolved.aspx

Or call the Navy representative Sheila Murray, Navy Region Northwest environmental public affairs officer, at (360) 340-5398.

Let the navy hear from you, as the whales are definitely hearing from them!