Mandatory Speed Restriction in Place in Cape Cod Bay

CAPE COD BAY – A mandatory speed restriction zone a will be in place in Cape Cod Bay through next month.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s fisheries division announced the speed restriction of 10 knots or less as a measure to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales who may be in the area.

The speed restriction zone will be in effect through May 15^th.

According to researchers, there are only about 400 North Atlantic right whales still in existence.

Those who approach a right whale closer than 500 yards will be in violation of federal and state law and could lead to criminal charges.

All right whale sightings are to be reported at 1-866-755-6622.