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House Passes Important New Protections for Whales

Expert BlogUnited StatesRegan Nelson

New protections include measures to reduce vessel collisions with large whales and new programs aimed at reducing chronic underwater noise from vessels. If enacted, they would amount to the most substantial new legislative measures for marine mammals in years.

Legislation Seeks to Minimize Vessel Strikes on Whales

Expert BlogUnited StatesRegan Nelson, Dr. Francine Kershaw

The Oceans-Based Climate Solutions Act, legislation led by Chairman Raul Grijalva, puts forward smart and proven solutions to make our seas safer for whales.