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News Articles: seismic testing

Plans to expand offshore drilling are on hold, but seismic testing for oil could still move forward.

Seismic Testing Could Proceed Despite Offshore Drilling Pause

While the Trump administration has put a plan to expand offshore drilling on hold, seismic testing could still happen off the Georgia coast.

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Passengers on a dolphin tour boat watch the mammals play in the water. Business owners worry seismic testing could disrupt dolphins and fish, harming their businesses.

Businesses, Environmental Groups Hope To Block Seismic Testing For Oil

UPDATE April 3: Since this story aired, Rep. Buddy Carter has asked that Georgia be excluded from offshore energy plans, citing the opposition of state...

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Seismic testing for oil in the Atlantic is a precursor to offshore drilling. Environmental groups are seeking to block the testing.

Environmental Groups Seek Court Order To Block Seismic Air Gun Testing

Environmental groups are seeking a court order to block seismic testing for oil off the coast of Georgia and other states until a lawsuit can be heard....

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Environmental groups are suing to block seismic airgun testing, a precursor to offshore drilling, off the Southeast US coast,

Environmental Groups Sue To Block Seismic Airgun Testing

Nine environmental groups are suing the federal government to block seismic air gun testing for oil off the Southeast US coast. The testing uses blasts...

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