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As part of the 2023 marine geophysical campaign for Xlinks, magnetometer, sidescan sonar and sub-bottom profiler data were acquired to identify potential unexploded ordnance (UXO) and reduce UXO risk along the proposed offshore cable corridor. These geophysical datasets were assessed as part of the project baseline (informing the PEIR) and are available to support any further, targeted UXO investigations or clearance required prior to construction. The PEIR notes that any required UXO clearance would be delivered by specialist contractors under separate consents.