IAGC: Plankton Study Speculative and Needs Better Data
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Houston, TX, US, June 22, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Association
of Geophysical Contractors (IAGC) released the following statement regarding the
publishing of research on the interaction of seismic surveys and zooplankton
in Nature: Ecology and Evolution. The IAGC President, Nikki Martin issued the
following statement:
"While we found the study interesting, we are also troubled by the small sample
sizes, the large day-to-day variability in both the baseline and experimental
data, and the large number of speculative conclusions that appear inconsistent
with the data collected over a two-day period. Both statistically and
methodologically, this project falls short of what would be needed to provide a
convincing case for adverse effects from geophysical survey operations.
"Although the initial report is peer-reviewed, it has not been widely accepted
by the expert scientific community. We look forward to discussing this topic
further with the authors and other experts in this field to determine the best
path forward toward more scientifically solid and consistent results that can be
replicated and verified by other independent researchers, in the best traditions
of science.
"While we remain open to all emerging new scientific information, after more
than 50 years of continuous seismic surveying around the world, including
extensive operations in the Gulf of Mexico, and over a decade of intense
scrutiny by hundreds of scientists, there is still no scientific evidence that
sound from seismic operations has negative population impacts on marine life."
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About the IAGC
The IAGC represents more than 125 member companies worldwide from all segments
of the geophysical industry and is the only trade organization solely dedicated
to representing the industry. It is the most credible and effective voice for
promoting and ensuring a safe, environmentally responsible and competitive
geophysical industry essential to discovering and delivering the world's energy
resources.
Contact: Gail Adams, Vice President, Communications & External Affairs
gail.adams(at)iagc.org
713-957-8080 - office
281-702-4201- mobile
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International Association of Geophysical Contractors
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Datum: 22.06.2017 - 16:08 Uhr
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