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New and Existing Restricted Areas: 2021 Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Modifications

Two new restricted areas were added in the 2021 amendments to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan, and two others were modified.
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October 05, 2021 - Map ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
New and old restricted areas for lobster and Jonah crab trap pot fishermen

Great South Channel Restricted Area

The Great South Channel Restricted Area was modified in the 2021 amendments to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan.
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October 05, 2021 - Map ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Great South Channel in blue with coordinates at corners

South Island Restricted Area

The South Island Restricted Area is located south of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. This area is closed to lobster/Jonah crab trap/pot persistent (traditional) buoy lines from February to April.
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October 05, 2021 - Map ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
South Island Restricted Area

Massachusetts Restricted Area Expansion

The Massachusetts Restricted Area was expanded in the 2021 modifications to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan.
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October 01, 2021 - Map ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
MRA and MRA North Maps

LMA 1 Restricted Area

The LMA1 Restricted Area is offshore Maine in zones C/D/E. This area is closed to lobster/Jonah crab trap/pot persistent (traditional) buoy lines from October 1 to January 31.
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October 01, 2021 - Map ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Map of the LMA 1 restricted area off the coast of Maine with the sliver in LMA 3 colored in teal