March 8, 2021 — The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:
On March 7, 2021, the New England Aquarium survey team observed two aggregations of right whales. The new aggregation was observed south of Martha’s Vineyard, MA. The resighted whale aggregation was observed south of Nantucket, Island, MA. Both the Martha’s Vineyard, MA and Nantucket Island, MA Slow Zones are in effect through March 22, 2021.
Mariners are requested to route around these areas or transit through it at 10 knots or less.
Slow Zone Coordinates:
South of Martha’s Vineyard, MA, March 7-22, 2021
41 21 N
40 41 N
070 15 W
071 06 W
South of Nantucket, MA, March 7-22, 2021
41 23 N
40 40 N
069 39 W
070 35 W
See the coordinates for all the slow zones currently in effect.