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Ships must slow down more often to save whales, feds say

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North Atlantic right whales number less than 340 and are falling in population. Vessel strikes and entanglement in fishing gear are the two biggest threats to the giant animals. New rules would expand seasonal slow zones that require mariners to slow down to 10 knots. Environmental groups say many boats don't comply with the speed restrictions.

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Associated Press News

Ships must slow down more often to save whales, feds say

The federal government says vessels off the East Coast must slow down more often to help save a vanishing species of whale. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration made the

2 years ago·United States

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Irish Independent

Vessels must slow down to save whale species from extinction, US rules say

Vessels off the East Coast of the US must slow down more often to help save a vanishing species of whale from extinction, the federal government said.

2 years ago·Ireland

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Washington Times

Ships must slow down more often to save whales, feds say

Vessels off the East Coast must slow down more often to help save a vanishing species of whale from extinction, the federal government said Friday.

2 years ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Ships must slow down more often to save whales, feds say

The federal government says vessels off the East Coast must slow down more often to help save a vanishing species of whale

2 years ago

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KRDO

Ships must slow down more often to save whales, feds say

By PATRICK WHITTLE Associated PressPORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Vessels off the East Coast must slow down more often to help save a vanishing species of whale from extinction, the federal government said Friday.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration made the announcement via new proposed rules designed to prevent ships colliding with North Atlantic right whales. Vessel strikes and entanglement in fishing gear are the two biggest threats t…

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Winnipeg Free Press

Ships must slow down more often to save whales, feds say

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Vessels off the East Coast must slow down more often to help save a vanishing species of whale from extinction, the federal government said Friday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration made the announcement via new proposed rules designed to prevent ships colliding with North Atlantic right whales. Vessel strikes and […]

2 years ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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