A legal challenge is being launched over seismic blasting in WA.

In Western Australia, scientists and Indigenous custodians are increasingly alarmed by the potential impacts of seismic blasting linked to gas exploration, particularly Woodside's Scarborough gas project. 

Approved by NOPSEMA in July, the project faces a federal lawsuit and protests over Indigenous consultation and marine life concerns.

Seismic surveys in gas exploration can subtly affect marine life, including feeding habits, communication, and migration.

Woodside's project, approved with conditions, sparked legal challenges. Mardudhunera woman Raelene Cooper seeks a judicial review, claiming inadequate consultation with traditional custodians.

Woodside says it maintains its commitment to consultation.

Protests have erupted in response to environmental and Indigenous concerns.

The Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) has launched a legal challenge against NOPSEMA, naming Woodside as a respondent. 

Mardudhunera woman Raelene Cooper, representing the traditional custodians, asserts that proper consultation was lacking, and she is seeking a judicial review of NOPSEMA's approval in the federal court.