It is unlawful to approach within how many yards of a northern right whale?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — 500
Federal regulations established by NOAA and the USCG mandate that vessels must maintain a strict 500-yard buffer zone around Northern Right Whales to prevent vessel strikes and harassment of this critically endangered marine species.
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