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Vessels should maintain a sharp lookout, especially during December through March, when navigating the Northern Right Whale's only known calving grounds. Where are the calving grounds located?

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Question 1 of 27070

Vessels should maintain a sharp lookout, especially during December through March, when navigating the Northern Right Whale's only known calving grounds. Where are the calving grounds located?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Northern Right Whale migration and calving habits along the U.S. East Coast • Differences between feeding grounds (summer) and calving grounds (winter) • Seasonal areas where special speed restrictions and lookout requirements apply for right whales

💭 Think About

• Think about which part of the coast has warmer, shallow coastal waters suitable for calving between December and March. • Consider where the well-known right whale feeding grounds are versus where mothers would more likely go to have calves. • Look at which option matches the U.S. management focus areas for protecting right whale calves in winter.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which area is officially referenced in U.S. right whale protection measures for calving season (Dec–Mar). • Check which locations are typically associated with summer feeding, not winter calving. • Confirm that the selected area aligns with warm, shallow winter habitat rather than cold northern waters.