Coast Guard makes more Mobile Bay areas permanently off-limits

The US Coast Guard is making more areas in Mobile Bay permanently off-limits to boats and people. This updates an old list of safety zones and adds new ones for recurring events like boat races or fireworks displays.

For years, the Coast Guard has set up temporary safety zones for events on the water. This rule formalizes many of those into permanent no-go areas. Boaters and other waterway users will need to check a new, longer list of restricted areas before heading out, or risk fines.