European Parliament
Goudin, Lundgren and Wohlin (IND/DEM ),
in writing.
(SV)
We have voted in favour of paragraphs 1 and 2 because the use of high-intensity naval sonars is a cross-border issue. Cooperation within the framework of the EU is therefore justified.
We have voted against Amendment No 1 for two reasons. Firstly, it is difficult to define in which areas sensitive marine species exist. Secondly, the sounds associated with high-intensity naval sonars extend over large areas.
We have abstained from voting on the resolution as a whole, partly because we are critical of Amendment No 1 and partly because we question whether the Commission is the right body to carry out a study of what effect high-intensity naval sonars have on the marine environment.

