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Whale Waters Update for Glacier Bay Effective August 6, 2026

August 5, 2026 · Source: National Park Service

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Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Acting superintendent Joni Seay announced today a vessel speed limit of 13 knots through the water in Queen Inlet to protect numerous humpback whales that have been feeding in this area.

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