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Does explosives training have an effect on marine life?

Media invited to a briefing and demolition range demonstration got an inside look at the training that has some concerned about whale safety
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Does explosives training negatively affect whales in the surrounding area?

Media were invited to Bentinck Island off Metchosin to witness a live demolition demonstration where a whale-watching vessel’s captain got into a conflict when explosives were detonated despite warnings of whales in the area.

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