Right whales: Lawsuit on protections could last for months

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A judge’s ruling that the federal government didn’t take adequate steps to protect endangered whales will probably result in another monthslong court battle.

One kayaker called the experience terrifying yet epic; the group's dog, Harley, was not as amused.PORTLAND, Maine -- A judge's ruling that the federal government didn't take adequate steps to protect endangered whales will probably result in another monthslong court battle, parties to the lawsuit said.

The government, environmentalists and industry members who are involved in the lawsuit must still return to court to determine a remedy. Boasberg ruled that the risk posed to the whales by the lobster fishery was too great to be sustainable, and that a remedy could ultimately result in new restrictions on lobster fishing.Members of the industry, including the Maine Lobstermen's Association, have vowed to fight to protect the fishery.

The environmental groups behind the lawsuit have characterized Boasberg's ruling as a victory for the whales, which were hunted to near extinction during the commercial whaling era.

 

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Another diversion tactic for donny. He'll destroy ppl and animals but not himself. Too bad...

Whales migrate in open waters outside US territorial control

We should protect all wild life in the sea and land

We need to give them more water before the oceans dry up!

Disgraceful

Will be put on the back burner.

Star Trek 4 The Voyage Home

I’m a whale

It’s not commercial fishing it’s cargo ships hitting them

I wish a judge would just have the balls to cut the shit, bang the gavel, rule that whales deserve to live

Cargo ships are hitting them

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