Regulation & law · 21/12/2023
NMFS Issues Final Rule for Humpback Whales in Hawaiian Waters Under MMPA
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a final rule to protect humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands, prohibiting human approach within 200 nautical miles to prevent detrimental effects.
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