NMFS Proposed Rule Will Do Little to Protect Right Whales, Impede Access for Atlantic Coast Anglers

| NMFS Proposed Rule Will Do Little to Protect Right Whales, Impede Access for Atlantic Coast Anglers

Publish Date: October 5, 2022

Recreational fishing and boating community cites flaws in Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule, asks Agency for an opportunity to provide better solutions. CSF’s Jeff Crane comments.

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