Tag: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Tuberville on Rice’s whale regulation: ‘Unfortunately, we still have a long way to go’

There’s still a “long way to go” on whether the federal government will ultimately designate a critical habitat area for the Rice’s whale within the Gulf of Mexico, according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

'Liberal extremism at its worst' — State Rep. Chip Brown slams proposal to restrict Mobile port's operations to protect endangered whales

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) is taking aim at “far left environmental advocates” for suggested federal regulations that would force the Port of Mobile to shut down its nighttime operations.