Take action today: Oppose Vessel Speed Restrictions in the Gulf of Mexico
by National Marine Manufacturers Association 30 Jun 2023 13:29 PDT
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The NMMA and other leading organizations representing recreational fishing and boating in the U.S. are urging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to reject a petition to establish a year-round 10-knot (11 mph) vessel speed limit and other vessel-related measures in the Rice’s whale “core” habitat area in the Gulf of Mexico.
Recreational boating and fishing community stakeholders are encouraged to take action today on Boating United and share with your staff, networks and customers to provide input to NOAA asking the agency to work closely with the U.S. Coast Guard and recreational boating and fishing stakeholders to develop and implement a technology-driven solution that tracks and monitors the Rice’s whale to assist in avoiding vessel and boat strikes. The stakeholder comment period closes next week on July 6.
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