Reported about 2 months ago
Federal authorities are allocating nearly $10 million to promote the use of ropeless fishing gear in the lobster and crab industries to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale. This funding will support the development of ropeless technology, as the whale population dwindles to fewer than 360 individuals due to threats from fishing gear entanglement and ship collisions. Improvements in whale distribution modeling will also be funded to aid conservation efforts.
Source: YAHOO