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X-WR-CALNAME:Using Mapping Technology to Help Protect Endangered Whale
	s in Boston at New England Aquarium - Eventful
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SUMMARY:Using Mapping Technology to Help Protect Endangered Whales
DESCRIPTION: \nThe North Atlantic right whale is one of the most endan
	gered large whales in the world\, with fewer than 400 individuals. The
	se whales live exclusively off the East Coast and are commonly killed 
	by collisions with ships and entanglement in fishing gear. Geographer 
	Kerry Lagueux of the New England Aquarium's research department is emp
	loying mapping technology to reduce the risks for these surface feedin
	g whales. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is being used to docume
	nt seasonal whale movements and recently has resulted in the changing 
	of shipping lanes in both Canada and the U.S. Beginning in early Decem
	ber\, speed limits are being imposed on ships in American waters where
	 right whales are present. GIS will play a crucial role in monitoring 
	vessel compliance with the new federal regulations. The presentation w
	ill begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday\, Nov. 20 in the Harborside Learning L
	ab located at the New England Aquarium\, Central Wharf\, Boston. Admis
	sion is free and registration is required. A reception with light refr
	eshments will follow the presentation. For questions\, or to register\
	, contact Vickie Cataldo at (617) 973-0235 or vcataldo@neaq.org. For m
	ore information\, visit www.neaq.org.
LOCATION:New England Aquarium @ Central Wharf, Boston, Massachusetts 0
	2110 United States
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