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VESSEL SPEED RESTRICTIONS IMPLEMENTED IN LOWER GLACIER BAY TO PROTECT WHALES

The National Park Service's Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve issued the following press release:

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Superintendent Cherry Payne announced today that a vessel speed limit of 13 knots through the water is being implemented in lower Glacier Bay whale waters to protect numerous humpback whales that have been sighted in the area. During the past week as many as 11 humpback whales, including a cow/calf pair, have been observed in lower Glacier Bay. This speed restriction will apply to all vessels from 5 AM Friday June 6 until further notice. Since May 15, vessels greater than 18 feet in length passing through this area have also been restricted to a ...

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