Jeffreys Ledge is east of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In a Friday evening announcement, Keliher urged fishermen to remove gear that is set deeper than 300 feet from the surrounding area.

A aerial survey team from the New England Aquarium spotted the whales this week along a 10-mile stretch off the western edge of Jeffreys Ledge ... on planes spotted fishing gear in the area ...

15—Dozens of North Atlantic right whales — more than 15% of the estimated global population — are gathered off Jeffreys Ledge ... A "large amount" of fixed fishing gear was also spotted ...

Jan. 24—As dozens of North Atlantic right whales continue to group near Jeffreys Ledge, marine officials are urging lobster fishermen to remove nearby fishing gear and said they will not be enforcing ...