On March 5th, 2015, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a press release disclosing that the Native American, Makah Tribe (located in the State of Washington), has requested to resume hunting of eastern North Pacific Gray Whales for ‘ceremonial and subsistence purposes’. NOAA has opened a public comment period (via email) for 90 days, ending on June 11th, 2015. By signing this petition, you are sending a comment directly to NOAA in opposition of the Makah’s request to resume whaling.