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Trump admin approves seismic surveys for Atlantic drilling
Environmental groups vow to fight 'reckless decision'
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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Friday authorized use of seismic air guns to find oil and gas formations deep underneath the Atlantic Ocean floor, reversing Obama administration policies and drawing outrage from critics who say the practice can disturb or injure whales, sea turtles and other marine life.
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