The critically endangered North Atlantic right whale is facing extinction. This species is a part of an Unusual Mortality Event. Vessel strikes and entanglement are two of the major causes for the species decline.
How can you help?
There are two petitions that you can join to encourage your elected officials to take action to help defend the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. We will share links to both below and they each take only a couple of minutes to complete. Will you join us in adding your name to those who would like to see action taken to protect these whales? Please note that even if you aren’t in an “ocean state”, your voice is very important. Every state votes in Congress. And if you’ll notice in the proposed bill below, it was introduced by a Senator in a state that does not even touch the ocean. Your voice matters. Please tell your elected officials that this is important to you, the people they represent.
Defenders of Wildlife Petition
Tell the Biden Administration to finalize the vessel speed rule:
Oceana
Tell your federal government officials to protect North Atlantic right whales from extinction-causing legislation and oppose all efforts to delay needed protections.
Here is the link to join Oceana’s call to help defend North Atlantic right whales from attacks in Congress:
For more ways you can help whales, click the button below! Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the North Atlantic right whale and ways you can help to make an impact on their survival.