| A new report by Oceana found that up to 84% of vessels sped through mandatory and voluntary slow zones over the last two years, with ships flagged under the United States making up one of the top five nations with the most violations. Slower speeds will save lives and could reduce fatal ship strikes by up to 80-90%.
We are urging the NOAA to take immediate action by mandating slower speeds for vessels operating along the Atlantic coast when in the presence of whales. By implementing and enforcing speed restrictions, we can significantly reduce the risk of collisions and mitigate the adverse impact of our busy oceans and shipping channels on whale populations.
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