January 13, 2021 — The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:
NOAA Fisheries announces a new Slow Zone (voluntary vessel speed restriction zone) East of Virginia Beach, Virginia.
On January 13, 2021, HDR aerial survey team detected the presence of right whales 24 nm East of Virginia Beach. The East of Virginia Beach Slow Zone is in effect through January 28, 2021.
Mariners, please go around this area or go slow (10 knots or less) inside this area where right whales have been detected. Slow Zone coordinates:
37 09 N
36 29 N
075 02 W
075 52 W
See the coordinates for all the slow zones currently in effect.