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Court Bans Lobster Fishing to Save Endangered Whales

2/5/2025

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In a landmark ruling, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated vital protections for the endangered North Atlantic right whale. From February 1 to April 30, lobster fishing will be banned in a 200-nautical-mile zone, a crucial step to prevent deadly entanglements for a species teetering on the brink, with fewer than 380 individuals left. Conservationists celebrate this as a pivotal win for marine life.

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In a landmark ruling, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated vital protections for the endangered North Atlantic right whale. From February 1 to April 30, lobster fishing will be banned in a 200-nautical-mile zone, a crucial step to prevent deadly entanglements for a species teetering on the brink, with fewer than 380 individuals left. Conservationists celebrate this as a pivotal win for marine life.