What is being done to protect the endangered right whale?
MMS is well aware that the endangered right whale is one of the most endangered species of whales on the earth. It is also aware that information must be collected on this species before decisions are made on going ahead with leasing. So MMS is planning a 3 1/2 year study of the right whale and in the interest of being timely for a proposed sale late in the 5 year program will propose to begin the study this year.
