Conservationists in the US are pushing for federal rule changes to expand speed restrictions for vessels along the East Coast in order to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whales. The species is facing an "unusual mortality event" and could be functionally extinct by 2035. Ship strikes and entanglements with fishing lines are the leading causes of death for the whales, and climate change is exacerbating the situation. The proposed rule changes have faced opposition from conservative lawmakers and industries worried about the impact on small businesses.
The Biden administration appears to be scrambling to fund research on the impact offshore wind has on highly endangered whales after it already greenlighted the turbines.
David Jiménez, who calls himself “Dolphin Dave,” was cited for two violations after the state Department of Land and Natural Resources received numerous calls reporting alleged wildlife harassment.
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