Florida whales need our help
Both the Rice’s whale and the North Atlantic right whale are disappearing, with protections stalled or pushed back.
Tag: Vessel Speed Rule
Climate change and boat strikes are killing right whales. Stronger speed limits could save them
Nearly a century after we almost hunted them to extinction, fewer than 360 right whales remain.
Endangered right whales can be saved by reducing vessel speeds
Vessel strikes have caused at least 36 deaths and 85 serious injuries of North Atlantic right whales since 2017, according to NOAA.
The North Atlantic right whale is Florida’s to save
With around 340 individuals remaining, immediate action is imperative if we are to save these whales from extinction.
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
