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Related Links North Atlantic Right Whales North Atlantic Right Whale (video) (Eubalaena glacialis) Photo: NOAA North Atlantic Right Whale (video) (Eubalaena glacialis) Photo: NOAA Final Rule to Implement Speed Restrictions to Reduce the Threat of Ship Collisions with North Atlantic Right Whales NMFS has established regulations to implement speed restrictions of no more than 10 knots applying to all vessels 65 ft (19.8 m) or greater in overall length in certain locations and at certain times of the year along the east coast of the U.S. Atlantic seaboard. The purpose of the regulations is to reduce the likelihood of deaths and serious injuries to endangered North Atlantic right whales that result from collisions with ships. Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) to Implement the Vessel Operational Measures to Reduce Ship... [read full story]
