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The article explores the debate around seismic testing in energy exploration, particularly in South Africa's offshore oil and gas sector. Shell Global's seismic tests faced resistance, prompting legal action. The EnerGeo Alliance asserts that seismic surveys are harmless, likening them to ultrasound technology. The US BOEM found no credible evidence of negative effects on marine mammals.
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