Marine Wildlife Encounter & Cetacean Approach Risk Calculator

Tactical Proximity Workbench • NOAA Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) Protocol Compliance

🎯 Tactical Acoustic & Proximity Map 100-yd / 300-yd Sanctuary Rings
Active Radar Sweep
VESSEL BEARING: 042° NNE
SWEEP RANGE: 400 METERS
TARGETS TRACKED: 5 ADULTS/CALVES
Click/drag canvas to reposition vessel or pod cluster. Radial rings: 100 yd prohibited zone, 300 yd cautionary zone.
📊 Proximity & Acoustic Telemetry
CAUTIONARY ZONE
Legal Buffer Compliance Cautionary Zone (< 100 yards)
Acoustic Disturbance Risk Moderate-High
Closest Approach Distance 12 meters (13.1 yds)
Estimated SPL @ Pod 138 dB re 1µPa
Encounter Location & Status
Oceanside, CA Coastal Waters Analyzed & Safety Protocols Generated
⚠️ Mandatory Action Protocol
Vessel Speed 4.5 knots
Closest Approach Distance 12 m (~13 yds)
Pod Size (Orcas Observed) 5 cetaceans
Engine Propulsion State Neutral / Idle
Field Context (Washington Post): Inspired by the encounter off Oceanside, CA where curious orcas surfaced directly under Cory and Julia Greenfield's boat. Leaning over gunwales or extending camera poles creates severe capsize and strike risks. NOAA federal regulations strictly enforce minimum 100 to 300 yard clearance.
Encounter Audit Logbook 1 entry
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