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Rep. Andy Harris Calls for Moratorium on Offshore Wind Turbines after Whale Deaths

Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD)
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Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD)

In the wake of the dead humpback whale that washed ashore on Assateague Island, Eastern Shore Congressman Andy Harris (R) has called for a moratorium on offshore wind turbines to examine whether the seismic tests for determining their best location affects the whales. Delmarva Public Media's Don Rush talks with Coastal Point reporter Susan Canfora who also contributes to the Salisbury Independent about what the congressman told her regarding his decision.

Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public Affairs at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.