SAFETY/FL, AL, MS - GULF OF AMERICA (GULF OF MEXICO)/RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE/CCGD8 BNM 0031-25
U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 04/02/2025 11:31 AM EDT
NOAA FISHERIES ANNOUNCES THAT NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES COULD BE SIGHTED IN THE COASTAL WATERS OFF THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE, ALABAMA, AND MISSISSIPPI. PLEASE REPORT ALL RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO (877) WHALE-HELP OR TO THE COAST GUARD VIA VHF-FM CHANNEL 16. RIGHT WHALES ARE SLOW MOVING ANIMALS THAT ARE PRONE TO COLLISIONS
WITH VESSELS. VESSEL OPERATORS ARE REMINDED TO USE CAUTION AROUND RIGHT WHALES AND OPERATE AT A SAFE SPEED. INTENTIONALLY APPROACHING RIGHT WHALES IS PROHIBITED AND MAY RESULT IN A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW. FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES MARINERS AVOID RIGHT WHALES BY AT LEAST 500 YARDS, THIS INCLUDES BOATS, DRONES, AND PADDLEBOATS.
CANCEL AT//050500Z APR 25//
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