After the catastrophic blade failure, tons of debris fell into the ocean and dispersed for miles in the ocean. Pieces were found far afield, even in Little Compton, Rhode Island, over 20 miles away. Many more were never recovered. All of the chemicals that make up the blade will eventually find themselves in the marine ecosystem and will likely contaminate our food supply. The health risks are discussed in this analysis.

NOAA’s most recent summary of the economic value of fishing and fisheries in the United Stated divided by region for 2022.

Airguns used for seismic surveys kill a greater number of zooplankton and over a larger area than previously recognized.

“A single shot from a seismic survey air-gun can kill zooplankton– the foundation of the marine food chain-up to a mile away from the detonation site…”