Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Right Whale Day 2024
Right Whale Day 2024 at the New England Aquarium
Today we celebrated the 2nd annual Right Whale Day and I had
the privilege of joining Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
(EEA) Undersecretary of Environment Stephanie Cooper, Department of Fish & Game Commissioner
Tom O’Shea, Division of Marine Fisheries Director Dan McKiernan, Vikki Spruill,
President & CEO, New England Aquarium, state and local officials, fishing
and lobster industry representatives and conservation partner organizations
during today’s speaking program at the New England Aquarium
Saving the right whale from extinction is an epic challenge,
and one that summons us to action because our waters host such a substantial
number of a limited population for several months. Through an ongoing
commitment, innovation, and sacrifice by the commercial fishing industry,
Massachusetts is rising to the challenge, and taking the actions our
stewardship demands.
