Biden administration withdraws rules to save endangered whales from collisions
The move in the waning days of the Biden administration will leave the endangered North Atlantic right whale vulnerable to ...
NFWF Announces $6 Million in Grants to Help Communities Impacted by Hurricanes and Natural Disasters
Funding will support removal and proper disposal of marine debris from hurricanes Fiona, Ian and Nicole and Typhoon MerbokWashington, D.C., Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The (NFWF) and the ...
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NMFS drops proposed boat speed limits to protect whales
NMFS officials say the original proposal in August 2022 drew some 90,000 public comments, and the agency does “not have sufficient time to finalize this regulation.” Speed regulations on large ships ...
No speed limits: Feds drop rule meant to slow boats around right whales
A stricter speed limit isn't coming to the waters of the North Atlantic right whale calving grounds off the Georgia coast ...
After more than 90,000 public comments, NOAA withdraws vessel speed limit proposal meant to protect endangered whales
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has withdrawn its proposal to amend vessel speed regulations that had ...
NOAA backs off more boating restrictions to protect right whales. Some are relieved.
NOAA has withdrawn vessel speed rule changes aimed at strengthening protections for North Atlantic right whales, drawing ...