Atlantic Right Whales Spotted Near Nantucket

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is asking ocean vessels to slow down for awhile because many of the Atlantic Right Whales have been spotted off of Nantucket over the last several weeks. 

50 whales have been spotted so far. 

The agency is asking vessels to voluntarily reduce their speed until the end of next week. 

No faster than 11 and a half miles an hour---that’s 10 knots.

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