WORCESTER CO., MD - The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries announced the extension of a right whale Slow Zone after the presence of endangered North Atlantic right whales were detected east of Ocean City.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fishers says the presence of endangered North Atlantic right whales has been detected east of Ocean City, Maryland. State officials say the right whale Slow Zone will now extend through January 2nd, 2025.
Photo: Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries
Boaters are asked to avoid the areas or transit at 10 knots or less inside the area where right whales have been detected to "reduce the risk of vessel strikes."
More information on North Atlantic right whales and protecting them from vessel strikes can be found here.
