March 5, 2020 — The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:
NOAA Fisheries announces one new and one extended voluntary vessel speed restriction zone (Dynamic Management Area or DMA) south and southeast of Nantucket.
On March 3, 2020, the NOAA aerial survey team observed two separate aggregations of right whales, one 31 nautical miles south of Nantucket and the second 47 nautical miles southeast of Nantucket.
The DMAs are in effect immediately, through March 18, 2020.
These DMAs both cover areas in shipping lanes. Mariners are requested to route around both areas or transit through it at 10 knots or less.
New! Southeast of Nantucket effective through March 18
41 02 N
40 15 N
068 58 W
070 01 W
South of Nantucket DMA effective through March 18
41 11 N
40 22 N
069 32 W
070 37 W