NOAA/NMFS Right Whale Survey
29 April, 1998 20:29 EST

REPORT:

The NMFS completed 6 tracklines between 71 and 72 degrees long. (three miles apart) off RI and eastern Long Island today. No right whales were observed. NMFS also flew part of 1 Great South Channel trackline. Six right whales were observed. Numerous humpback, fin, and minke whales were also observed feeding in the same area inside/proximal to the traffic lanes. The CCS/MA DMF flew 14 tracklines in the Cape Cod Bay and a line about 2 miles off the beach from Chatham to P-town. No right whales were observed.

30 April, 1998 16:52 EST

REPORT:

The Center for Coastal Studies and MA DMF flew tracklines in an area around Wildcat Knoll bounded to the north by 42 40, south 42 13, west 70 10 and east 69 37. One right whale was observed.

CONCENTRATIONS OF ENDANGERED NORTHERN RIGHT WHALES ARE KNOWN TO BE PRESENT IN CAPE COD BAY. SIGHTINGS HAVE BEEN MADE IN THE AREA BOUNDED BY THE FOLLOWING COORDINATES:

N. Lat. W.Long.
42 32 69 39
42 32 69 35
42 35 69 39
42 35 69 35
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41 31 69 42
41 31 69 27
41 41 69 42
41 41 69 27
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Number in box(es) represents number of right whales sighted this date.
Block Is Zones Right Whale Zones
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Marine Fisheries Service
Northeast Fisheries Science Center
Woods Hole, MA

Right Whale Zones from
Aerial and/or Ship Surveys,
and/or ID Surveys

Mariners are urged to maintain a sharp lookout and use caution around right whales. Intentional close approach is prohibited and may result in violation of federal or state law.

NOAA/NMFS Northern Right Whale Sighting Information

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