Canadian Fisheries Department experts express alarm over a U.S. bill to delay protections for the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale until 2035, fearing it could risk the species' survival. With fewer than 400 whales remaining, officials warn that postponing regulations could derail conservation efforts and push the species toward functional extinction. The proposed delay has international implications, as Canadian harvesters may face increased responsibilities to mitigate the impact on these endangered whales, according to internal government memos.
Canadian Fisheries Department officials have expressed serious concerns over a proposed U.S. bill that could delay critical protections for the North Atlantic right whale until 2035, potentially jeopardizing the species' survival.
An internal memo released through an access to information request reveals that federal experts believe the policy change could have devastating consequences for the critically endangered whale, with fewer than 400 remaining globally. Recent modeling indicates the species faces a 12-year window before 'functional extinction,' defined as the absence of breeding females, making timely protection measures essential.
The memo warns that postponing regulations could prevent the U.S. oceans authority from implementing sufficient recovery measures in time, significantly impacting the whales' fragile population
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