Sustainability

Alaska's Mary Peltola: NOAA overreached on right whale vessel speed rule

The lawmaker said in a letter to NOAA the 'proposed rule assumes new protections for whales for which NOAA Fisheries does not provide evidence of a significant threat.'

Alaska Native lawmaker Mary Peltola has been active in legislation involving US seafood issues. Pictured above: Peltola holding a listening session over salmon bycatch.
Alaska Native lawmaker Mary Peltola has been active in legislation involving US seafood issues. Pictured above: Peltola holding a listening session over salmon bycatch.Photo: Salmonstate
Published 19 December 2023, 17:11Updated 19 December 2023, 17:11
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)Mary PeltolaWhalesUS Congress