gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:29544 eng UTF8 dataset NMFS Office Of Protected Resources 301-713-2332 1315 East-West Highway, 13th Floor Silver Spring MD 20910 https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/ WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Website Website for this organization information resourceProvider 2025-05-15T19:16:16 ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata Part 2 Extensions for imagery and gridded data ISO 19115-2:2009(E) EPSG::4326 Proposed Right Whale Seasonal Speed Zones publication NOAA/NMFS/EDM 29544 https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/29544 WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Full Metadata Record View the complete metadata record on InPort for more information about this dataset. information https://services2.arcgis.com/C8EMgrsFcRFL6LrL/arcgis/rest/services/Proposed_Right_Whale_Seasonal_Speed_Zones/FeatureServer/0 WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Citation URL Data Access URL download mapDigital This dataset represents proposed modifications to mandatory speed restriction areas (50 CFR Part 224.105) established to reduce the threat of vessel collisions with endangered North Atlantic right whales. Since the implementation of speed restrictions in 2008, the distribution of right whales has shifted, resulting in a misalignment between areas of high vessel strike risk and the spatial and temporal bounds of the mandatory speed restriction areas. To maximize the reduction of vessel strike risk, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) have proposed modifications to the existing speed restriction areas using a coast-wide vessel strike mortality risk model, North Atlantic right whale visual sighting and acoustic detection data, recent vessel traffic Automatic Identification System (AIS) data, and information on other relevant planned ocean activities, including offshore wind development. While the offshore boundaries of the proposed speed restriction areas are fixed, the majority of the coastal boundary is represented by shoreline data. Because shorelines are highly dynamic, the dataset used to represent the shoreline, while contemporary, will likely become quickly outdated in a number of locations. In addition, GIS projection and topology functions can often change or generalize coordinates. For these reasons, the spatial features contained in this dataset are considered to be approximate representations and are NOT an OFFICIAL record for the exact regulated area boundaries. This dataset was created to depict proposed modifications to mandatory speed restriction areas (50 CFR Part 224.105). For information on the proper use of the dataset refer to the Use Constraints metadata section. Office of Protected Resources (OPR), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce (DOC) Good, Caroline 301-427-8445 1315 East West Hwy Silver Spring MD 20910-3282 caroline.good@noaa.gov pointOfContact Adams, Jeff D 301-427-8434 1315 East West Hwy Silver Spring MD 20910-3282 USA jeff.adams@noaa.gov custodian asNeeded Biology Compliance Conservation Human Management Mandatory Marine Regulatory theme Atlantic Ocean New England Southeast United States place DOC/NOAA/NMFS/OPR > Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce dataCentre Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords 2017-04-24 publication 8.5 Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD%2BKeywords GCMD Keyword Forum Page Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 22. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords information custodian Right Whale Recovery & Ship Strike project InPort otherRestrictions Cite As: NMFS Office Of Protected Resources, [Date of Access]: Proposed Right Whale Seasonal Speed Zones [Data Date Range], https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/29544. NOAA provides no warranty, nor accepts any liability occurring from any incomplete, incorrect, or misleading data, or from any incorrect, incomplete, or misleading use of the data. It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether or not the data is suitable for the intended purpose. otherRestrictions Use Constraints: The user assumes the entire risk related to use of these data. NMFS is providing these data "as is," and NMFS disclaims any and all warranties, whether express or implied, including (without limitation) any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. No warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the data on any other system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. It is strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data to evaluate dataset limitations, restrictions or intended use. In no event will NMFS be liable to you or to any third party for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or exemplary damages, or lost profit resulting from any use or misuse of this data. unclassified NOAA Data Management Plan (DMP) NOAA/NMFS/EDM 29544 https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inportserve/waf/noaa/nmfs/opr/dmp/pdf/29544.pdf WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link NOAA Data Management Plan (DMP) NOAA Data Management Plan for this record on InPort. information crossReference eng; US biota boundaries oceans Microsoft Windows 10 Version 10.0 (Build 19043) ; Esri ArcGIS 12.7.0.26828 -81.459076 -68.516667 28 42.639888 false eng false GIS File Proposed Right Whale Seasonal Speed Zone Polygons 2022-08-15 publication NMFS Office Of Protected Resources 301-713-2332 1315 East-West Highway, 13th Floor Silver Spring MD 20910 https://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/ WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link NMFS Office Of Protected Resources Website Website listed for NMFS Office Of Protected Resources information distributor https://services2.arcgis.com/C8EMgrsFcRFL6LrL/arcgis/rest/services/Proposed_Right_Whale_Seasonal_Speed_Zones/FeatureServer/0 WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link https://services2.arcgis.com/C8EMgrsFcRFL6LrL/arcgis/rest/services/Proposed_Right_Whale_Seasonal_Speed_Zones/FeatureServer/0 Data Access URL download dataset Conceptual Consistency not measured1 North Atlantic right whale visual sighting and acoustic detection data, recent vessel traffic Automatic Identification System (AIS) data, and information on other relevant planned ocean activities, including offshore wind development were used to identify offshore and coastal control points to define the offshore boundary and coastal divisions for proposed speed restriction areas. 2022-07-29T00:00:00 Good, Caroline 301-427-8445 caroline.good@noaa.gov processor COLREGS Demarcation Lines and NOAA NGS Continually Updated Shoreline Product (CUSP) line features were merged into a single dataset. 2022-08-10T00:00:00 Adams, Jeff D 301-427-8434 jeff.adams@noaa.gov processor Linear features in the merged COLREGS Demarcation Lines and NOAA NGS Continually Updated Shoreline Product (CUSP) feature class were edited to remove out-of-habitat features (e.g. inland waters, barrier islands, etc.) or features that were determined to introduce an unnecessary degree of complexity to the boundaries (e.g. seawalls, jetties, groins, offshore breakwaters, etc.). Hand digitized features guided by ESRI’s World Imagery Basemap were added to connect shoreline features to COLREGS features where the speed zone boundaries transitioned between shoreline and COLREGS linear features and to bridge gaps where shoreline data was unavailable or where breaks in shoreline features occurred due to the removal of out-of-habitat waters. The linear features in this dataset were merged to create a single, contiguous coastal boundary for the regulated portion of the U.S. Atlantic seaboard. 2022-08-10T00:00:00 Adams, Jeff D 301-427-8434 jeff.adams@noaa.gov processor Coordinate values belonging to the offshore and coastal control points to define the offshore boundary and coastal divisions for proposed speed restriction areas were converted from degrees-minutes-seconds to decimal degrees and used to create a line feature class delineating the offshore boundaries and divisions between the proposed speed restriction areas. 2022-08-11T00:00:00 Adams, Jeff D 301-427-8434 jeff.adams@noaa.gov processor Polygons were created using the linear feature class representing the offshore boundaries and proposed area divisions and the feature class containing the contiguous coastal boundary for the regulated portion of the U.S. Atlantic seaboard. 2022-08-12T00:00:00 Adams, Jeff D 301-427-8434 jeff.adams@noaa.gov processor Source Contribution: U.S. collision regulation boundaries used to create coastal boundaries of proposed seasonal speed restriction zones. COLREGS Demarcation Lines Source Contribution: High-resolution shoreline data used to create coastal boundaries of proposed seasonal speed restriction zones. NOAA NGS Continually Updated Shoreline Product (CUSP) National Geodetic Survey originator