The massive exercise also comes with controversy, drawing fire from Hawaii residents and environmental groups who say the games harm the ocean and marine life. The Rim of the Pacific exercise, hosted every two years by the U.S. Pacific Fleet, claims to be the world's largest international maritime maneuvers. US NAVY / Reuters More than 40 ships and submarines representing 15 international partner nations travel in formation during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014. To minimize the potential impact of RIMPAC exercises on marine life, Rieger said participants receive training and are required to follow protective measures. The Navy limits activities in sensitive areas, but not in others, including RIMPAC, which he said continues to threaten marine life.

Source: Huffington Post June 28, 2016 05:26 UTC