Maine Lobstermen's Association

The court said lack of data led to an estimate of 46 whale deaths per decade, a “staggering departure from the two documented deaths” over nine years.

The complaint says claims that fishing practices are harming the endangered North Atlantic right whales aren’t supported by science and have caused substantial economic harm to the industry and to the Maine lobster brand.

In his call for more details, U.S. Rep. Jared Golden refuting claims that the recent spate of nine whale deaths on the East Coast is tied to offshore wind development.