Trump’s ‘God Squad’ Is Killing Whales Under the Guise of National Security Under the pretense of national security, and amid a self-inflicted energy crisis of President Trump’s own making, the administration’s “God Squad” has exempted all Gulf of Mexico oil and gas activitie...

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Hartl said that boats would no longer be required to run at lower speeds to reduce the number of collisions with the #whales, which are only found in the #GulfOfMexico.

There are currently only about 51 #RicesWhales left, acc/to the Center for Biological Diversity. The population collapsed […]

Deceased Rice's whale

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill significantly impacted Rice's whales, leading to a 22% population decline after an estimated 48% of their core habitat was exposed to oil. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #WhaleWednesday #RicesWhales #Endangered

Deepwater Horizon oil spill

A 2023 rule proposal by the Biden administration would have expanded designated critical habitat in the central and western Gulf, potentially restricting oil exploration. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #WhaleWednesday #RicesWhales #Endangered

Whale fluke in open water

The Trump administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) will delay until summer 2027 a final rule for protections of the critically endangered Rice’s whale. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #WhaleWednesday #RicesWhales #Endangered

Only 50 Rice's Whales Are Left. Can We Do Enough to Protect Them Before It's Too Late? In 2021, researchers identified a new whale species and are now scrambling to save their natural habitat

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Only 50 Rice’s Whales Are Left. Can We Do Enough to Protect Them Before It’s Too Late?

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Ideas+ 💡 Business Opportunities Inspired by the Conservation of Rice’s Whales The conservation of Rice's whales in the northern Gulf of Mexico offers business opportunities in eco-tourism, research, and education. Whale watching tours can raise awareness and funds, while educational programs enhance understanding of marine ecosystems. These ventures contribute to conservation efforts and promote sustainable practices related to endangered species.

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Eco-tourism: Promote responsible whale-watching
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Trending 🇺🇸 Understanding Rice’s Whales Rice's whales, or Balaenoptera ricei, are critically endangered baleen whales endemic to the northern Gulf of Mexico, with fewer than 100 individuals remaining. These unique whales face significant threats from vessel strikes and noise pollution, which worsen their situation due to their small population size and low genetic diversity.

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Fewer than 100 Balaenoptera ricei left
Low genetic diversity, small population #Conservation #EndangeredSpecies #MarineLife #GulfOfMexico #WhaleProtection