Dynamic Management Area (DMA) definition
Dynamic Management Area (DMA). The term “DMA” refers to a temporary area designated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and a circle around a confirmed North Atlantic right whale sighting. The radius of this circle expands incrementally with the number of whales sighted, and a buffer is included beyond the core area, as designated by NMFS, to allow for whale movement. NOAA NMFS may apply mandatory or voluntary speed restrictions. Information regarding the location and status of applicable DMAs is available from the NMFS Office of Protected Resources.
Dynamic Management Area (DMA). The term “DMA” refers to a temporary area designated by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Marine