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Message Originator: D1

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: D5

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: D7

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: D8

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Maryland - NCR

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Virginia

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Delaware Bay

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Boston

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Long Island Sound

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: New York

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: North Bend

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Columbia River

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Puget Sound

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Sault Sante Marie

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Lake Michigan

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Detroit

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Buffalo

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: San Juan

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Charleston

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: St. Petersburg

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Key West

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Jacksonville

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Miami

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Upper Mississippi

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Corpus Christi

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Lower Mississippi

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Ohio Valley

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Mobile

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: New Orleans

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Guam

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Honolulu

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Juneau

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Anchorage

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: San Diego

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Los Angeles/Long Beach

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: San Francisco

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Northern New England

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: Southeastern New England

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
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Message Originator: North Carolina

SAFETY / WESTERN GULF OF MAINE CAPE COD BAY / RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE / CCGD1 BNM 0031-23 /

NOAA FISHERIES REMINDS FISHERMEN AND BOATERS TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM WHALES. WHALES CAN GET HOOKED AND TANGLED IN FISHING GEAR, INCLUDING MONOFILAMENT. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK TO THE WHALES, GEAR, AND MARINERS. NOAA RECOMMENDS BOATERS KEEP A DISTANCE OF AT LEAST 500 YARDS FROM ENDANGERED NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES, AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND AS PRECAUTION SHOULD ASSUME ANY WHALE SIGHTED MAY BE A RIGHT WHALE. PLEASE REPORT ALL WHALE ENTANGLEMENTS, DEAD OR INJURED WHALES, AND IDENTIFIED RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO 978-585-8473 OR TO THE COASTGUARD VIA CHANNEL 16.
CANCEL AT//091528Z AUG 23//

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