Go Slow! Endangered Right Whales Spotted in Shipping Lanes South of Massachusetts
A group of over 75 critically endangered North Atlantic right whales were seen in shipping lanes south of Martha’s Vineyard, the New England Aquarium announced, triggering a “crucial” slow zone in the area.
“Ship strikes are one of the leading causes of injuries and deaths for this critically endangered species, making it crucial that vessels slow down to the recommended speed,” the Aquarium staff stated Thursday. Voluntary slow zones encourage mariners to slow to 10 knots or less to prevent collisions with whales.
During an aerial survey on...
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