NOAA/NMFS Right Whale Survey
31 August, 1998 12:32 EST
REPORT:
A whale watch vessel reported a right whale sighting in the vicinity of Scantum Basin this morning.
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 53
70 28
42 53
70 18
43 00
72 28
43 00
70 18
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W.Long.
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Number in box(es) represents number of right whales sighted this date.
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.