June 11, 2013 — NOAA Fisheries announces that a voluntary vessel speed restriction zone (Dynamic Management Area – DMA) has been established 130NM East of New York Harbor to protect an aggregation of 3 right whales sighted in this area on June 10, 2013.
This DMA is in effect immediately through June 25, 2013. Mariners are requested to route around this area or transit through it at 10 knots or less. Please visit www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/shipstrike for a graphic depicting this area and for other information on seasonal management areas that are in place.
130NM East of New York DMA — in effect through June 25, 2013
40 20N
39 42N
071 01W
070 12W
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Approaching a right whale closer than 500 yards is a violation of Federal and State law. Please report all right whale sightings to:
866-755-NOAA (8866)