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Whale Waters Update for Glacier Bay Effective August 21, 2025
August 20, 2025 · Source: National Park Service
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve announced today that the 13-knot vessel speed limit is being removed around Gloomy Knob and Tidal Inlet due a decrease in the number of humpback whales feeding consistently in the area. New temporary whale waters with a 13-knot vessel speed limit are being implemented in and around Blue Mouse Cove and Hugh Miller Rocks to protect five or more whales feeding in the area. These updated operating requirements are effective from 5 AM Thursday August 21st until further notice.
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