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Of the ~356 whales remaining, only 1/10 of them, approx. 33, are breeding females. Their survival depends on just 33 females. NOAA says that "fixed fishing gear" (code for lobster pots) is a major cause of death. Here in New England, the lobster industry is more important than a species extinction.

to clarify my point..its the lobster dealers and brokers who put money and profit above whale preservation. Most of the the lobster fishermen that I've spoken to would implement live saving technology if available and affordable. The monied interests however, lobby hard and buy/scare politicians

Despite a clear need for help, a 2022 budget bill rider has delayed @noaa.gov from being able to implement lifesaving regulations to reduce entanglements through 2028. Since this rider, fishing gear has killed or injured more than 30 right whales.