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Seabird Protection Network
Low Overflights can Kill Seabirds
For your safety and theirs, maintain a minimum altitude of 2000' AGL when flying within one-quarter mile of the coast, over offshore rocks and islands, or within California National Marine Sanctuaries.
Additionally, within National Marine Sanctuaries along the central and northern California coast, there are 1000’ AGL overflight restrictions. Know the law!.
The California coast hosts thousands of breeding, resting, and feeding seabirds, throughout the year. Data has shown seabirds are highly susceptible to human-related disturbances. Low-flying aircraft close to cliffs and offshore rocks can disrupt breeding activities and cause adults to permanently abandon their nests.
Click here for a map depicting Reported Low Overflight Incidents, Northern and Central California National Marine Sanctuaries 2005-2007 (592kb PDF).
Map of Overflight
Restrictions and Agency Regulations
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National Wildlife Strike Database
For up to date information on wildlife strikes, please visit the National Wildlife Strike On-line Database, developed for the FAA by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Further details can also be obtained through the Bird Strike Committee USA website.
Our founding mothers, Kelley Higgason and Karen Reyna working
to protect seabirds.
It's the Law!
Federal and state laws prohibit harassment of seabirds, marine mammals and sea turtles. Help protect California's coast - report wildlife disturbances to the NOAA Enforcement Hotline (800) 853-1964.
Click here for detailed information on
Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Regulations.
Click here for detailed information on
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Regulations.
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