Vessel in calving area
The broad, flat back of a right whale is barely visible in the foreground as a Coast Guard cutter cruises by in the distance. Right whales, especially mothers with young calves, spend a lot of time resting at the surface, which puts them in danger of being struck by vessels. Mariners are encouraged to keep a sharp lookout and slow to speeds of ten knots or less while in the right whale calving area off Georgia and Florida.
Vessel in calving area
The broad, flat back of a right whale is barely visible in the foreground as a Coast Guard cutter cruises by in the distance. Right whales, especially mothers with young calves, spend a lot of time resting at the surface, which puts them in danger of being struck by vessels. Mariners are encouraged to keep a sharp lookout and slow to speeds of ten knots or less while in the right whale calving area off Georgia and Florida.