The threat of extinction within a generation looms, and the movement to preserve the whales is trying to come up with new solutions. I certainly am.”The decline of right whales dates back to the whaling era of centuries ago, when they were targeted as the “right” whale to hunt because they were slow and floated when killed. Last year, there were 17 confirmed right whale deaths — a dozen in Canada, the rest in the United States. Advocates for right whales have turned to touting innovations, engaging with commercial fishing groups and calling for expediting new protections in the U.S. and Canada. The innovation could reduce the number of fixed fishing lines that can cause right whales to become entangled and slowly suffocate.

Source: National Post April 03, 2018 04:18 UTC