December 21, 2020 — The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:
In Effect through January 4
NOAA Fisheries is extending a Slow Zone (voluntary vessel speed restriction zone) southeast of Atlantic City, New Jersey.
On December 20, 2020, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s acoustic array noted the presence of right whales southeast of Atlantic City.
Mariners, please go around this area or go slow (10 knots or less) inside this area where right whales have been detected.
The SE Atlantic City Slow Zone is in effect through January 4 for waters bounded by:
39 25 N
38 44 N
073 44 W
074 36 W
See the coordinates for all the slow zones currently in effect.