Whale groups are now cropping up that APPEAR to be concerned about North Atlantic right whales. And, they even entertain theories like "windmills" being a source of stress for these whales. Yeah, really. But, after being derided countless times online (since 2016) over my Wolbachia findings, I have learned to recognize that paid shills are doing everything in their power to convince the scientific community (and the public at large) to ignore Wolbachia. And, they make it very clear there is no funding to test for Wolbachia. The above exchange was even longer. (I will gladly publish the full exchange, if people want it). This person, Andrew Wright, would not stop trying to dismiss my findings and he NEVER once seemed alarmed by jaw-dropping facts and studies I presented. I am embarrassed for these people who are employed to protect these precious mammals. Because, I am certain that they are doing whatever their "employer" wants. Who funds them? Well, those invested in Wolbachia-infected Aedes releases are a pretty good guess. And, government-paid shills exist (and they are highly paid). Here is a good overview: https://steemit.com/culture/@shayne/how-to-spot-a-paid-troll-and-what-to-do-when-you-find-one Remember, those funding Wolbachia-infected Aedes releases include: the U.S. gov't, USAID, CDC, NIH, Bill & Melinda Gates, the UK, Brazilian, and Australian gov'ts, a couple of wealthy family foundations and others. And the weird thing: it's always three or four o'clock in the morning (middle of the night) that I've encountered the worst bullying. So, I wonder if these people are even based out of North America. If they are, they are paid well enough to not need a day job. Bullying of East Coast Fishermen and Fisherwomen Earlier today I learned that Fisheries officers (accompanied by the RCMP) warned groups of fishermen on Canada's east coast, "if we see even one whale in the fishing area, your zone will be shut down." This would mean the end of the season for lobster fishermen and fisherwomen since they have no where else to go. What's worse, the majority of these folks are seasonal workers AND they are already facing problems with unemployment insurance benefits running out BEFORE their season begins, so this would have devastating effects on their families and entire communities. And here's the kicker, NO North Atlantic right whales died as a result of lobster fishing equipment in 2017. ONLY two died from entanglements. On average, three or four whales per year die from entanglements. The fishing industry did a stellar job of retrieving their equipment, actually. So now, if these extremely ill and weak whales (from Wolbachia infections) end up floating into these fishing areas, east coast fishermen and fisherwomen are punished. This is INFURIATING. It is now willful negligence to NOT test mammals (and humans) for Wolbachia infections because it was known in 2003 that Wolbachia pipientis can be grown in human lung cells at 37 degrees C (normal human body temperature). Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14662922 What's more, I am finding solid evidence that links Wolbachia to devastating illnesses in humans too. My latest paper (with citations) explains: http://www.infobarrel.com/Is_it_Group_A_Strep_or_Wolbachia_Rickettsial_Bacteria Please, if you can, ask a friend to also sign our petition. You never need to donate (you can ignore those prompts) and exact information is not required. Family can also sign. I'll be in touch. Take good care, Rose Authors note: I cannot use italics or hyperlink on petition updates. Ergo, links are not hidden and I used CAPS for emphasis. How your signature helps: each time a supporter signs our petition, an email is automatically sent directly to those being petitioned (governments, companies and individuals). When hundreds or even thousands of emails arrive in their inboxes, our message is impossible to ignore.