Environmental Policy

NOAA’s Planned Rollback on Right Whale Protections Threatens America’s Coastal Heritage

By National Security Desk | February 14, 2026

As the North Atlantic right whale edges closer to extinction, NOAA’s move to weaken vessel speed rules under industry pressure threatens both these majestic creatures and America’s commitment to preserving its natural sovereignty along our coasts.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is preparing to announce changes that will ease vessel speed restrictions designed to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. This decision, framed as a "modernization" effort to reduce regulatory burdens, comes at a perilous time for a species with fewer than 400 individuals remaining—underscoring a troubling pattern where economic interests override America’s duty to safeguard its natural treasures. Why Slow Ships Matter for National Sovereignty and Conservation Right whales traverse the Eastern Seaboard annually, migrating from calving areas off Florida and Georgia to feeding grounds near New England and Canada. This...

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