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Critical Habitat, Northern Right Whale, 2010

Coastal Services Center (U.S.) · 2010 Full Details

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Title
Critical Habitat, Northern Right Whale, 2010
Description
This polygon shapefile represents NMFS designated critical habitats for the northern right whale (Eubalaena glacialis). The designated habitat includes portions of Cape Cod Bay and Stellwagen Bank, the Great South Channel (each off the coast of Massachusetts), and waters adjacent to the coasts of Georgia and the east coast of Florida. This designation provides notice to Federal agencies and the public that a listed species is dependent on these areas and features for its continued existence and that any Federal action that may affect these areas or features is subject to the consultation requirements of section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA)., To support coastal planning and other activities pursuant to the Coastal Zone Management Act, Energy Policy Act, Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Rivers and Harbors Act and the Submerged Lands Act., None, This layer is presented in the WGS84 coordinate system for web display purposes. Downloadable data are provided in native coordinate system or projection.
Creator
United States. National Ocean Service, United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States. Department of Commerce, Coastal Services Center (U.S.)
Publisher
Coastal Services Center (U.S.)
Subject
Northern right whale, Biology and Ecology, Boundaries, Environment, Oceans
Temporal Coverage
2010
Date Issued
2011
Rights
This item is in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use.
Rights Holder
This work is in the Public Domain, meaning that it is not subject to copyright.
Access Rights
Public
Format
Shapefile
Language
English
Date Added
October 01, 2025

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  • Citation
    United States. National Ocean Service, United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States. Department of Commerce, Coastal Services Center (U.S.) (2011). Critical Habitat, Northern Right Whale, 2010. Coastal Services Center (U.S.). (dataset)
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