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NOAA Fisheries Halts Critical Speed Rule for Right Whales

1/16/2025

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In a disappointing turn for conservationists, NOAA Fisheries has pulled back on a proposed vessel speed rule designed to safeguard the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. Citing a lack of time for finalization, the agency's decision keeps current regulations in place, leaving advocates alarmed about the heightened risk of extinction for this majestic species.

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In a disappointing turn for conservationists, NOAA Fisheries has pulled back on a proposed vessel speed rule designed to safeguard the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. Citing a lack of time for finalization, the agency's decision keeps current regulations in place, leaving advocates alarmed about the heightened risk of extinction for this majestic species.