March 4, 2021 — The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:
On March 3, 2021, an observer on board the HDR Naval research vessel observed the presence of right whales east of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The Virginia Beach Slow Zone is in effect through March 18, 2021.
Mariners are requested to route around this area or transit through it at 10 knots or less.
Slow Zone Coordinates:
East of Virginia Beach, March 3-18, 2021
37 10 N
36 32 N
074 51 W
075 40 W
See the coordinates for all the slow zones currently in effect.