The designated areas can be found at the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration site.
The Coast Guard is working closely with NOAA with a shared goal of conserving and rehabilitating the whale's population.
To report a suspected violation in the seasonal management areas, call the national hotline at 800-853-1964.
The North Atlantic right whale is protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act of 1973 and the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972.
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