PolicyMonday, May 4, 2026Mongabay
Endangered whale protections may be delayed to 2035 under Trump-backed plan
The Trump administration has proposed a plan that could delay essential protections for the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale, whose population has dwindled to about 380 individuals, until 2035. This extension raises concerns about the species' survival as they remain vulnerable to fishing gear entanglements and ship strikes.
