Atlantic Ocean whale migration alert

Marine Mammal Advisory Group calls for vigilance and reporting during spring migration

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Atlantic Ocean whale migration alert

As spring awakens in the Northern Hemisphere, a powerful migration is underway – not just of boats returning north from winter sailing grounds in the Caribbean, but of whales traveling thousands of miles between tropical breeding grounds and cooler feeding waters. The Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG) is issuing a seasonal alert and call to action survey for all mariners and offshore sailors navigating these shared waters between April and Jun…

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