Map of 2022 Proposed North Atlantic Right Whale Seasonal Speed Zones

NOAA Fisheries is proposing changes to the North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) vessel speed regulations to further reduce the likelihood of mortalities and serious injuries to endangered right whales from vessel collisions, which are a leading cause of...

Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Planning Areas Updates

On August 18th, the Department of the Interior announced two significant milestones in its efforts to advance offshore wind planning and leasing in the Gulf of Maine: Request for Interest (RFI) – first step in the commercial leasing process for the Gulf of Maine​...