“Good morning from the crew of the Thomas Paine!
Massachusetts Environmental Police’s Offshore Patrol Boats were monitoring a pod of right whales off of the Cape Cod Canal yesterday, ensuring vessels abide by the speed and approach restrictions intended to further protect the endangered species.” -Massachusetts Environmental Police.
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Massachusetts Environmental Police photo.