Endangered right whales could wait almost a decade for new US protections

The North Atlantic right whales, already critically endangered, might have to wait almost ten years for new protective measures in the U.S. This delay is due to regulatory and legal hurdles that are slowing down the process. Such protections are crucial to prevent further decline in their population, which could face extinction without urgent intervention. The long wait underscores the challenges in implementing effective conservation policies, highlighting a potential gap in safeguarding these vulnerable marine mammals.