Sep 19, 2023
Why Are North Atlantic Right Whales Endangered?
To save right whales from extinction, we must protect them from boats and fishing gear.
Campaign: Right Whales
Jul 07, 2023
Special Interests Aim to Sink Regulations Protecting Endangered Right Whales
North Atlantic right whales are on the verge of extinction – and we humans remain the biggest threat to their survival. Scientists are clear: We can’t afford to lose even one whale a year due to human causes if this critically endangered species is to recover. Collisions with boats and ships are one of those… Continue reading Special Interests Aim to Sink Regulations Protecting Endangered Right Whales
Jun 02, 2023
Did You Know These 5 Facts about New England’s Ocean?
From deep-sea canyons to underwater forests, New England’s ocean abounds with life.
Apr 12, 2023
5 Things To Do On Earth Day
Earth Day is almost here! It’s our moment to honor our planet by taking concrete action to preserve the environment and fight climate change. After all, as the saying goes, there’s no Planet B. So, this year, let’s celebrate Earth Day by pairing our small local efforts with BIG collective actions that can really… Continue reading 5 Things To Do On Earth Day
Mar 08, 2023
What Will It Cost to Create a Safer Ocean for Endangered Right Whales?
We analyzed two sectors of the commercial lobster fishery to determine what it will cost to transition to ropeless gear.
Mar 08, 2023
Financial Impact of Transitioning Two Sectors of the Northeast Lobster Fishery to On-Demand (Ropeless) Fishing
We analyzed the costs of transitioning two sectors of the commercial lobster fishery to ropeless fishing gear and detail the findings in this report.
Mar 02, 2023
Winds of Change
With at least nine new offshore wind farms geared to start spinning in New England by 2028, now is the moment to consider what thoughtful and inclusive offshore wind infrastructure looks like.
Feb 27, 2023
The Truth about Ropeless Fishing Gear
A colorful bobbing buoy is an iconic part of New England’s visual identity, a symbol of fresh-caught seafood and days spent by the water. But all those buoys can pose a danger to marine life. The thick vertical lines that connect buoys to lobster traps on the seafloor can entangle whales, causing grievous injuries and… Continue reading The Truth about Ropeless Fishing Gear
Feb 16, 2023
Vessel Strike Killed Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale
“Since 2017, at least 95 critically endangered right whales have been killed or injured by preventable human causes. Yet nothing has been done to reduce deadly vessel strikes. Right whales have been on this planet for millions of years and we are at risk of losing this entire species because of bureaucratic red tape. That cannot be allowed to continue.”
Nov 01, 2022
Emergency Petition Seeks to Shield Right Whale Moms, Calves From Ship Strikes
“A newborn calf spends most of the first few months of its life on the surface with its mother,” said Erica Fuller, senior attorney at Conservation Law Foundation. “Given that these whales are tough to see under the best of circumstances, slowing boats down is the only way to prevent collisions like those that have killed whales, injured people, and caused major vessel damage in the past.”
