July 27, 2012 — NOAA Fisheries announces that a voluntary vessel speed restriction zone (Dynamic Management Area – DMA) has been established in the vicinity of Cashes Ledge to protect an aggregation of 17 endangered right whales sighted in this area on July 26, 2012. This DMA is in effect immediately through August 10 , 2012. Mariners are requested to route around this area or transit through it at 10 knots or less.
Cashes Ledge DMA — active through August 10, 2012
43 13N
42 29N
069 36W
068 37W
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