The Billfish Foundation

2 months ago | billfish.org | Peter Chaibongsai

The Billfish Foundation (TBF) celebrates the January 15, 2025, announcement of NOAA’s withdrawal of its extreme vessel speed reduction rule aimed at protecting the endangered North Atlantic Right Whales (NARW). While the species has faced threats since its near extinction in the 1890s and has been listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act since 1970, this rule targeted vessels 35 feet and longer, placing undue restrictions on recreational boating and fishing communities.