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The North Atlantic right whale is particularly vulnerable to boat strikes. Proposed science-backed speed limit reductions could prevent whales from dying in vessel strikes, but industry boating and fishing advocates are pushing back, citing economic impacts.

<a href="https://hakaimagazine.com/features/recreational-fishing-industry-ranks-the-safety-of-right-whales-below-profit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>LINK</strong></a> (via Hakai Magazine)

The North Atlantic right whale is particularly vulnerable to boat strikes. Proposed science-backed speed limit reductions could prevent whales from dying in vessel strikes, but ...{ai:summary}<p>Fishing industry opposes speed limit reductions in North Atlantic to protect vulnerable right whales from vessel strikes; cites economic impact. #environment</p>

Recreational Fishing Industry Ranks the Safety of Right Whales Below Profit

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