Trump administration considering looser protections for North Atlantic right whale

NOAA considers de-regulating vessel speed limits in waters where North Atlantic right whales swim

Environmental groups worry nixing speed limits will hurt the endangered species' already low population numbers.

Trump administration looking at repealing East Coast boat speed rule: ‘Brutal blow to right whales’

BOSTON — The Trump administration is looking into rolling back an East Coast boat speed rule that whale advocates say would lead to more deadly ship strikes. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has proposed amendments to the North Atlantic…

NOAA considers changes to speed rule meant to protect North Atlantic right whales

Conservation groups warn rolling back the rule could harm the endangered species.

NOAA plans to roll back protections for endangered right whales

NOAA aims to undo vessel-speed regulation that protects endangered North Atlantic right whales, instead looking at real-time detection alternatives.

NOAA announces planned rollback of North Atlantic right whale protections

There are fewer than 380 right whales left in the world, with roughly 70 females capable of bearing young.

Trump administration considering looser protections for North Atlantic right whale

The Trump administration on Tuesday took the first ​step toward loosening regulations ‌that protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale from ​vessel strikes.