The department of the interior has rescinded speed limit regulations for ships in waters inhabited by the endangered rice's whale, a decision criticized by environmental advocates as it threatens the survival of this rare species.

Mentioned as one of the rarest whale species threatened by ship speed regulations.

Involved in rescinding ship speed limit recommendations to protect Rice's whales.

Interior Secretary who ordered the rescindment of the notice protecting Rice's whales.

Director of marine mammal protection at NRDC, spoke out against the decision.

michael jasny's organization advocating for marine mammal protection.