New rules in development protecting right whales

Federal regulators are ramping up efforts to reduce mortal risk to North Atlantic right whales as the species continues toward a path of possible extinction. Recent restricted shipping zones in the Northeast were the start — the next step is making...

  • Federal officials are seeking ways to protect North Atlantic right whales.
    Federal officials are seeking ways to protect North Atlantic right whales.

    Federal regulators are ramping up efforts to reduce mortal risk to North Atlantic right whales as the species continues toward a path of possible extinction. Recent restricted shipping zones in the No…