The director of science at the Canadian Whale Institute, Moira Brown, says speed limits for ships are not enough to prevent collisions with whales, but the proposal to remove them is a “huge conservation setback.”
Experts say technology is not advanced enough to replace speed limits
Andie Mollins · CBC News
· Posted: Mar 08, 2026 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 6 hours ago
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The North Atlantic right whale is critically endangered, and experts say the 2008 measures slowing ships down are the best option available at the moment. (Submitted by Gina Lonati)
The United States is proposing to change regulations designed to prevent ships from striking the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale along the East Coast.
The country’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) did not specify what changes might be made, but said modern technology has the potential to prevent collisions between ocean vessels and whales while also allowing ships to meet industry needs.
“This action is an important step in implementing the President’s vision of adopting modern technologies, supporting American industry, and promoting efficient and effective regulations,” said Neil Jacobs,
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