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The U.S. Navy said that a newly released scientific report demonstrates the viability of a new method to estimate received sound levels during real scenarios and analyzes movements of satellite-tagged individuals of three species of marine mammals exposed to Navy mid-frequency active sonar around Kauai's Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF). "This is exciting news in several ways, not least of which is the promise this new integrated approach holds for learning how sonar affects marine mammals," said Julie Rivers, natural and marine resources program manager for the U.S.

Belfast Coastguard are issuing a warning following the Met Office forecast for rain during the remainder of Sunday and for strong winds or gales on Monday. The Northern Ireland Coastline is expected to get hit with strong winds and high tides to produce large over-topping waves and another tidal surge, with the east coast particularly at risk. Belfast Coastguard Rescue Co-ordination Centre manager, Steven Carson, said, "With one of the worst tidal surges in recent years, we would urge members of the public to take extra care along our coastline at this time. Please stay away from coastal paths, sea walls and cliff edges. These types of conditions, with choppy seas and large waves, are likely to be with us for a few days yet, so please don't take risks.

Steamship Mutual released interim financial results for the year ending February 20, 2013. As with all international group clubs, underwriting performance for the year ended February 20, 2013 was adversely affected by the worst pool experience on record. Claims within the club retention were also at higher levels than predicted, reflecting continued upward pressure upon claims despite the economic downturn. Nevertheless there was an improvement in prior year results, which is consistent with the club’s normal experience.