A new whale "Slow Zone" has gone into effect after a buoy detected right whales east of Ocean City.
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A voluntary speed restriction zone has been established off the coast of Ocean City after right whales were detected in the area on March 30.
A right whale Slow Zone is now in place off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland, after the endangered species was detected in the area.
Mariners near Ocean City are urged to reduce speeds and stay alert as multiple "Slow Zones" have been implemented following the detection of endangered North Atlantic right whales in the area.Â
A right whale "Slow Zone" has been put in place east of Ocean City, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, following detections of the endangered species on January 6.
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The voluntary right whale Slow Zone is in effect through Dec. 12.
NOAA Fisheries announced an extension of a voluntary right whale Slow Zone Wednesday, April 3.
NOAA Fisheries has extended a voluntary right whale Slow Zone, effective immediately, following the recent detection of right whales east of Ocean City.
WORCESTER COUNTY, Md - Two new voluntary right whale Slow Zones off the Ocean City shore have been announced by NOAA Fisheries along with the …