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Published
June 10, 2022

New rules could further slow ship speeds to protect right whales

The new rules could expand existing protections for North Atlantic right whales, which are currently protected by a network of 'slow zones,' requiring mariners to transit slowly to avoid whale collisions.
Published
May 26, 2022

Sen. Susan Collins blocks NOAA nominee’s confirmation to protest new lobstering rules

Collins blocked the Senate confirmation of Jainey Kumar Bavishi to serve as an assistant secretary of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Published
May 1, 2022

Maine lobstermen fear disaster as new gear regulations take effect

Lobstermen say new requirements for weak ropes and links, designed to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale, will cause gear loss and injuries.
Published
April 20, 2022

NOAA delays enforcement of new lobster gear rules aimed at protecting right whales

The regulations designed to protect the endangered species still will take effect May 1, but the federal government will put off enforcement in light of supply chain issues affecting lobstermen.
Published
April 18, 2022

Indie Film: Amid fishing gear fight, ‘Last of the Right Whales’ highlights inter-species responsibility

The documentary by Canadian filmmaker Nadine Pequeneza, screening next week at Nickelodeon, is 'really a film about us.'

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Published
April 1, 2022

Are the whales leaving? Gulf of Maine research raises questions about new lobstering rules

The endangered North Atlantic right whale's preferred food source is moving north, out of Maine waters. Lobstermen say the change warrants a second look at new fishing restrictions set to take effect May 1.
Published
March 30, 2022

Maine politicians ask for more time to meet lobstering rules to protect whales

The rules call for gear conversion by May 1, but the new gear isn't available to most fishermen, they said.
Published
March 24, 2022

$30 million fund to help lobstermen meet new rules gets strong support in Maine House

An initial 116-18 vote shows bipartisan support for aid to the industry in complying with new federal requirements meant to protect right whales.
Published
March 23, 2022

Lobstermen’s group stresses connection to Maine tourism as new regulations approach

The head of the Maine Lobstermen's Association emphasized at a hospitality industry event Wednesday the threats the industry faces through new regulations and legal challenges.
Published
March 18, 2022

Maine lobster industry fights lawsuit that aims to shut down fishery

The Center for Biological Diversity and others argue new federal restrictions being contested by the industry aren't enough to save endangered North Atlantic right whales.