Because there is no clear definition of harassment, the Navy's efforts to deploy an up-to-date sonar system have been delayed for more than six years.

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They have played a decisive role in dozens of environmental victories, from the phasing out of lead in petrol in the 1970s to stopping the navy in 2003 from using a sonar system that would have deafened or even killed whales.

ECONOMIST: The environmental movement

Extras: Power sliding moonroof, rear sonar system, Bose Premium Audio System, Memory System, drivers seat power lumbar support, power tilt, aluminum alloy wheels with all season tires, sport-tuned suspension, viscous limited-slip differential, sport front fascia, Infiniti hard drive nav system, XM NavTraffic, Zagat survey restaurant reviews, DVD-video playback, Infiniti Voice Recognition.

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Orcasub comes outfitted with sonar for collision avoidance, a digital long-range communications system and a 60, 000 lumen LED lighting rig.

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It has a crew of 20 plus 24 scientists, and features a special hull that diverts bubbles that interfere with sonar operations, and a high-efficiency diesel-electric propulsion system.

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