December 21, 2020 — The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:
In Effect Until January 5
NOAA Fisheries is extending a Slow Zone (voluntary vessel speed restriction zone) in the New York Bight.
On December 21, 2020, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s acoustic array noted the presence of right whales southeast of New York, NY.
Mariners, please go around this area or go slow (10 knots or less) inside this area where right whales have been detected.
The New York Bight Slow Zone is in effect until January 5 for waters bounded by:
40 41 N
40 01 N
073 03 W
073 55 W
See the coordinates for all the slow zones currently in effect.