North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule

In Defense of Animals, an international nonprofit, opposes the proposed deregulatory changes to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule. They argue that mandatory speed limits are effective at reducing deadly collisions and that replacing them with unproven tracking technologies would prioritize industry convenience over the survival of a critically endangered species.

An individual advocate for marine life expresses concern over potential changes to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule. They argue against replacing mandatory speed restrictions with voluntary guidelines, urging NOAA to maintain the existing 10-knot speed limit to protect the endangered whale population.

The commenter advocates for maintaining mandatory vessel speed limits to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale population. They argue that voluntary guidelines or new technologies should not replace existing 10-knot restrictions, which they view as essential for preventing vessel strikes.

An angler and boater supports the proposed speed reduction regulations to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales from vessel strikes. The commenter argues that these measures are essential for the species' survival and dismisses potential economic concerns from the shipping and fishing industries.

The commenter advocates for maintaining the mandatory 10-knot vessel speed limit for ships 65 feet and longer in Seasonal Management Areas. They argue that voluntary measures or technology alone are insufficient to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale from vessel strikes.

The commenter supports the vessel speed rule for North Atlantic right whales, citing scientific evidence that mandatory speed limits are more effective than voluntary measures or technology alone. They argue that while technology can be a helpful diagnostic aid, it cannot replace enforceable speed restrictions in preventing lethal vessel strikes.

The commenter supports the vessel speed rule for North Atlantic right whales, citing scientific evidence that mandatory speed limits are more effective than voluntary measures or technology alone. They argue that while technology can be a helpful diagnostic aid, it cannot replace enforceable speed restrictions in preventing lethal vessel strikes.

The commenter supports the vessel speed rule for North Atlantic right whales, citing scientific evidence that mandatory speed limits are more effective than voluntary measures or technology alone. They argue that while technology can be a helpful diagnostic aid, it cannot replace enforceable speed restrictions in preventing lethal vessel strikes.

The commenter supports the vessel speed rule for North Atlantic right whales, citing scientific evidence that mandatory speed limits are more effective than voluntary measures or technology alone. They argue that while technology can be a helpful diagnostic aid, it cannot replace enforceable speed restrictions in preventing lethal vessel strikes.

The commenter supports the vessel speed rule for North Atlantic right whales, citing scientific evidence that mandatory speed limits are more effective than voluntary measures or technology alone. They argue that while technology can be a helpful diagnostic aid, it cannot replace enforceable speed restrictions in preventing lethal vessel strikes.