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Speed cap in lower Glacier Bay as whales are feeding

A 13-knot speed limit will be implemented in Alaska's lower Glacier Bay and national park waters at the mouth of the bay to protect numerous humpback whales that have been sighted.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

May 6, 2014

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Credit: Seatrade Cruise News

During the past week, at least 21 humpback whales were observed feeding in this area, including a mother/calf pair. The acting park superintendent said a course restriction is not being implemented because the whales have been observed feeding mid-channel.

The speed restriction will apply to all vessels from 5 a.m. May 7 until further notice.

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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