Mariners and Citizens are reminded that the following activities are prohibited and unlawful:
U.S. Coast Guard District 14 partners with National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) to enforce the following:
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A vessel, individual, or drone approaching within 100 yards of any humpback whale.
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Operating an aircraft within 1,000 feet of any humpback whale, except as necessary for takeoff or landing from an airport or runway.
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Harassing, hunting, capturing, or killing, or any attempt to do any of these actions, of any humpback whale in the sanctuary.