A federal judge has ruled that new lobster fishing restrictions designed to conserve rare whales will be delayed until 2024 to give the government time to design them.
A lobster rears its claws after being caught off Spruce Head, Maine, Aug. 31, 2021. A federal judge has delayed new lobster fishing rules for two years in a rare win for the industry in its fight against whale protections.
Boasberg previously ruled that fishing restrictions issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service didn't go far enough to protect the whales. The agency must issue new rules by December 2024, he ruled this week. The two sides came to rare accord over the decision to delay new rules to 2024. However, lobstermen said the industry still faces a grave threat from rules that prevent them from fishing.
Conservation groups have pushed for the use of rope-free fishing gear to avoid entanglements, which are one of the two big threats to the whales, along with collisions with ships.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Maine lobster losing ‘sustainable’ label as 2 seafood guides warn against itTwo seafood guides have weighed against eating Maine's famed lobster, citing concerns over endangered North Atlantic right whales getting entangled in fishing rope.
Weiterlesen »
Maine Lobster Is No Longer Sustainable, Leading Seafood Guides SayLobstering might be contributing to the dwindling population of right whales in the North Atlantic.
Weiterlesen »
Harris County district attorney launches investigation into reported election issues'Free and fair elections are the bedrock of our democracy,' Kim Ogg said. She called on the Texas Rangers to assist with the investigation.
Weiterlesen »
Collin County district attorney denies employees' claims of sexual harassmentThe Collin County district attorney strongly denied claims of sexual harassment brought by current and former employees.
Weiterlesen »
Anchorage School District officials propose moving 6th grade to middle school to reduce costsAs it works to cut costs, the Anchorage School District has proposed moving sixth graders, who mostly attend school at district elementary schools, to middle school, alongside seventh and eighth graders.
Weiterlesen »
What to know about Collin County District Attorney Greg WillisMcKINNEY — Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis is accused of sexually harassing and retaliating against female employees, according to a lawsuit filed...
Weiterlesen »