Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

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.

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Acting Superintendent Joni Seay announced today that the 13-knot vessel speed limit is being removed around South Sandy Cove and Garforth Island. Recent observations reveal that very few humpback whales are feeding consistently in these areas. New 13-knot temporary whale waters are being implemented around Gloomy Knob and Blue Mouse Cove to protect at least 10 whales feeding in the area.

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve recently completed a $19 million construction contract funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund. The project, a critical part of addressing deferred park maintenance and repair needs, dramatically improved the housing options for the concession employees who support visitor services in Bartlett Cove, including lodging and day tour operations.

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve announces that the 13-knot vessel speed limit is being removed around Lone Island, Geikie Rock, Hugh Miller Rocks, and Blue Mouse Cove. Recent observations reveal that few humpback whales are feeding consistently in this area. New temporary whale waters are being implemented around South Sandy Cove and Garforth Island with a 13-knot speed limit.

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve announced today that the 13-knot vessel speed limit is being removed from Whidbey Passage. In addition, the lower West Arm whale waters area is being replaced by a 13-knot speed limit around Lone Island, Geikie Rock, Hugh Miller Rocks, Blue Mouse Cove, and Jaw Point to protect whales feeding in these specific areas. These updated operating requirements are effective from 5 AM Thursday July 17th until further notice.