Marine Technology Showcase In Washington, D.C. Illustrates How Technology Can Help Protect The North Atlantic Right Whale

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FEATURED INDUSTRY NEWS Marine Technology Showcase In Washington, D.C. Illustrates How Technology Can Help Protect The North Atlantic Right Whale On April 11, NMMA hosted a marine technology showcase on Capitol Hill to demonstrate to Members of Congress and Congressional staff the existing and emerging sophisticated technologies available to lessen the risk of vessel strikes to marine mammals with particular focus on the North Atlantic right whale. The full-day event, which took place on both the House and Senate sides of the Capitol and included a Congressional Boating Caucus briefing, came as federal regulators consider the finalization of the expanded 2008 North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction rule. Read More LEADING ECONOMIC AND POLICY NEWS National Weather Service And CDC Issue Heat Forecast Guide The Washington Post reports, “A new outlook for summer from the National Weather Service is a toasty one: Hotter-than-normal conditions are favored almost everywhere, except for a small portion of the northern Plains.” The NWS “forecast sets the stage for bouts of record-challenging high temperatures throughout the nation and the possibility of the hottest summer ever observed.” The NWS and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “on Monday stressed the importance of preparation for the heat as they unveiled a heat forecast guide that will be used across the United States for the first time this year.” The HeatRisk guide “will use a color-coded scale to describe the health risks expected from heat waves over the coming seven days.”         Additional coverage at Bloomberg. Dollar Keeps Climbing Reuters says a climbing US dollar lifted “by a strong economy, sticky inflation and geopolitical tensions have unnerved policymakers from Tokyo to Beijing and Stockholm.” The dollar has reached “its highest since November against other major currencies, poised for a fourth straight month of gain.” Survey: US-China Tensions Biggest Worry For American Firms In China The AP says ongoing tensions between Beijing and Washington are the top concern for American companies operating in China, according to a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in China. Other issues include unclear policies, rising labor costs, and data security. Improved relations in 2023 were acknowledged, but the US presidential election in November and potential overcapacity in Chinese industries remain threats. Mexico’s Economy Poised For Steady Post-Election Growth Reuters says Mexico’s economy is predicted to grow steadily after June’s presidential election due to economic performance in the US. Mexico’s GDP is set to rise by 2.2% this year and 1.9% in 2025. However, fiscal challenges for the new government are expected, according to a Reuters poll. Previous Top Stories  • Register Today For NMMA’s Webinar On What To Expect At This Year’s American Boating Congress  • Federal Reserve Officials Suggest Interest Rate Cuts Will Come Slower

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