Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve News
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Whale Waters Update for Glacier Bay Effective Sept. 11, 2024
September 10, 2024 | 1:55 pm
Glacier Bay National Park announced today that the 13-knot vessel speed limit near Sturgess Island, North Marble Island, South Marble Island, and in the eastern portions of Lower Bay whale waters will be removed effective September 11, 2024 at 5AM, as humpback whales are no longer concentrating in those areas. Lower Bay 20-knot whale waters remain in effect through Sept. 30.
Whale Waters Update for Glacier Bay Effective July 16, 2024
August 26, 2024 | 1:50 pm
Glacier Bay Acting Deputy Superintendent Joni Seay announced today that modified temporary whale waters are being implemented near the Marble Islands in Glacier Bay.
Glacier Bay Supports Efforts to Prevent Whale Strikes
July 25, 2024 | 12:00 pm
Humpback whales thrive in the marine ecosystem of Glacier Bay National Park. Learn more about recent area whale strikes and what actions boaters must take to avoid them.
Whale Waters Update for Glacier Bay Effective July 16, 2024
July 15, 2024 | 3:03 pm
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Superintendent Tom Schaff announced today that modified temporary whale waters are being implemented near the mouth of the East Arm.
Whale Waters Update for Glacier Bay Effective June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024 | 5:01 am
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Superintendent Tom Schaff announced today that a 13-knot vessel speed limit is being implemented in the eastern portion of Lower Bay whale waters. These updated operating requirements are effective from 5 AM Friday June 28th until further notice.
Glacier Bay Seeks Input on a Fire Management Plan Environmental Assessment
June 20, 2024 | 2:42 pm
The National Park Service is seeking feedback on an Alaska Region Coastal Park Units Fire Management Plan Environmental Assessment for five coastal park units, including Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve (Glacier Bay). Between June 20 - July 21, 2024 the public is invited to comment on a review document that analyses alternative strategies for managing Glacier Bay to address the risk of wildfire to human communities, developed facilities and infrastructure, and park ecosystems.
Nesting Bird Temporary Closure May 1 – August 31, 2024
April 17, 2024 | 10:21 am
This notice is to inform visitors of temporary closures to foot traffic and minimum approach distance of 100 yards at four islands in Glacier Bay. The purpose of these closures is to protect high concentrations of nesting seabirds by minimizing human caused disturbance and mortalities of chicks.
Glacier Bay Announces Results of Cruise Ship Monitoring Program
April 8, 2024 | 8:27 am
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve announced today the results of 33 inspections of cruise ships operating in the park in summer 2023. The National Park Service oversees the Environmental Monitoring and Compliance Program (EMCP), engaging third-party technical experts to conduct random inspections.
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Sets Visitation Record in 2023
February 27, 2024 | 1:28 pm
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve set a visitation record in 2023, one of 20 national parks to do so last year. Glacier Bay welcomed 703,659 visitors in 2023.
Story: Humpback Whale Freed from Entanglement Near Glacier Bay
November 1, 2023 | 10:19 am
A team of National Park Service staff collaborated with NOAA and whale experts to free an entangled humpback whale near Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.