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They think that they have every right to do this just because it has been done for the past 60 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Navy is planning to have explosions close to the Boulders African penguin colony. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese penguins are a protected and endangered species. We would like the Navy to do a new environmental assessment.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Garson compared the underground blasting to someone shooting live rounds in a neighbourhood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cGiven the proximity to the endangered penguin colony and the value of all the biodiversity in the area, we oppose any damage that may be caused. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe demand transparency about these destructive military blasting activities, including their use, necessity, and potential environmental impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe demand that these exercises be called off until a thorough environmental impact assessment has been done by independent scientists.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last week, South African National Parks (SANParks) senior leadership confirmed that they have engaged the SA Navy regarding the bombing exercises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SANParks Head of Communication and spokesperson JP Louw said biologists have been enlisted to monitor the impact on the environment, including the African Penguin colony. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur marine biologists enlisted hydrophone and camera equipment to monitor the environment underwater before and during the exercises. This will give us data on impacts experienced which will guide the approach SANParks and the Navy can adopt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAll parties are expected to agree on the most appropriate solution that should not undermine the Navy\u2019s ability to perform its role whilst avoiding potential impact on an endangered bird species which is the African Penguin, and the colony we conserve at Boulders Beach.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, on social media, residents had mixed reactions regarding the bombing exercises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPlease let them do their business. It\u2019s necessary to test the equipment . . . rather stop the slaughter of fish with the nets on Fish Hoek beach where more than 70 tons of fish [were] caught,\u201d one resident commented. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another resident agreed: \u201cWhile precautions are taken, it\u2019s important to note that some level of impact on marine life is inevitable during naval operations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe challenge is to strike a balance between maintaining national security through effective naval testing and operations and minimising adverse effects on the marine environment.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A third resident, however, disagreed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAfter all the fires, more trauma to wildlife.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Simon\u2019s Town residents and activists gathered outside the SA Navy base on Thursday 25 January to protest underground explosions used for naval exercises near Seaforth 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