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A Seasonal Management Area is a designated zone where vessels 65 feet or longer must follow mandatory speed limits to help protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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They cover key areas along the Mid-Atlantic coast, including waters off the Delaware Bay and the New York\u2013New Jersey Bight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Speed restrictions reduce the risk of vessel collisions with migrating whales and help protect these critically endangered animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Stay informed \u2014 sign up for real-time alerts here to know when a slow zone is active in your area: https:\/\/public.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/USNOAAFISHERIES\/signup\/31395<\/a> <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Review marine boating safety guidelines here before heading out: https:\/\/www.fisheries.noaa.gov\/topic\/marine-life-viewing-guidelines\/guidelines-and-distances<\/a> <\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n Share this information with fellow boaters to help protect marine life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most up to date information on SMA\u2019s can be found here: https:\/\/www.fisheries.noaa.gov\/national\/endangered-species-conservation\/reducing-vessel-strikes-north-atlantic-right-whales<\/a> <\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n