EP 371: Are Fishermen Harming Endangered Rice's Whales? ft. Captain Dylan Hubbard

In Episode 371 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina. Dylan's family business has been in operation since 1928 and is a highly-ranked fishing/charter boat guide business. Tune in to learn about NOAA Fisheries' proposed vessel speed rule presented as a measure to protect endangered Rice's whales in the Gulf of Mexico and how anglers, boaters, and whales will be worse off if it's finalized. SHOW NOTES Watch on YouTube Connect with Dylan on Facebook and Instagram Hubbard's Marina May 2021 NOAA Fisheries Rice's Whale Petition NOAA Fisheries: Request for Public Comments on Petition to Establish Vessel Speed Measures to Protect Rice's Whale RICE’S WHALE PETITION THREATENS RECREATIONAL FISHING IN NORTHERN GULF Boating Industry: Industry stakeholders oppose proposed Gulf of Mexico speed restrictions NOAA: Reducing Vessel Strikes to North Atlantic Right Whales Carter, Peltola submit bill delaying funds for NOAA speed restriction rules