Right Whale Slow Zone Program

NOAA Fisheries announces that a voluntary vessel speed restriction zone under the Right Whale Slow Zone Program is currently in effect southeast of Atlantic City, NJ to protect right whales. This Right Whale Slow Zone is in effect through January 13, 2022. NOAA requests mariners to route around this zone or transit through it at ten knots or less.

The southeast of Atlantic City Slow Zone Area is bounded by: 39 degrees 25 minutes North, 38 degrees 44 minutes North, 073 degrees 44 minutes West, 074 degrees 36 minutes West.