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Whale Protection: Funding Programs to Reduce Threats

This act aims to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales by funding projects that reduce threats from human activities. Citizens can expect support for innovative solutions in fishing and maritime transport, potentially impacting local economies and the environment. The goal is to rebuild the whale population and minimize conflicts with human activities.
Key points
Project Funding: Funds will be available for developing technologies and methods to reduce whale entanglements in fishing gear and vessel collisions.
Community Cooperation: The act promotes cooperation with fishermen, small businesses, and other maritime industry stakeholders to find common solutions.
Plankton Surveys: Ongoing surveys of plankton will be conducted to better understand whale habitats and migration patterns.
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Additional Information
Right Whale Coexistence Act of 2022
Print number: S 3664
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2022-02-16