Shark sightings and attacks dominated the news headlines this summer near New York City, but more friendly sea-dwellers also made it to the Big Apple. I'm back.
In one spectator video, bottlenose dolphins can be seen chasing kayakers in the Hudson River. Another incredible video shows a giant humpback whale breaching the surface three times in a row just a short distance from the boat.
Whale and dolphin sightings around New York City have increased significantly in recent years. Whale enthusiasts also document animal encounters on social media.
An organization called Gotham Whale tracks and reports sightings of whales and dolphins throughout the city. We also offer whale watching tours on the American Princess.
Gotham Whale is recruiting "citizen scientists" to report sightings in the city and record data.
Whenever an individual logs a sighting on her website, she offers a coupon that can be redeemed for a free beer.
On Sunday, Gotham Whale reported her nine amazing humpback sightings in New York Harbor.
"Bleaching her whale and whale swimming in tandem, whale interacting with dolphin," they reported on Twitter, along with a photo of the majestic animal.
Whales leap out of the water with the iconic New York City skyline in the background.
According to a recent studypublished by Rutgers University, whales spend long periods of time in the area known as New York Bay, returning the following year. . Year.
9. 9. Nine. For many whales, it seems that once is not enough! Whales swimming in tandem with British whales, whales interacting with dolphins. All of which offer views of New York City & with the harbor in the background. A great day to say the least. pic.twitter.com/YLnEDEpB4G
— Gotham Whale (@gothamwhale) August 14, 2022
New York Harbor Extending from the south coast of Suffolk County on Long Island through the Jersey Shore. It contains the mouths of both the Hudson and Raritan rivers, as well as a huge underwater ditch known as the Hudson-His Canyon.
Surveys show that most of the whales in the area are fairly young, mostly under the age of five. Researchers aren't sure why these whales, most of which were born off the coast of Maine, choose to stay in New York.
But the study also warns that increased whale sightings could pose a problem for the docile giants.
"The more time these whales spend in the New York Bite Apex, the more likely it is that they are exposed to human activity, such as the busy shipping traffic leading to New York Harbor and New Jersey Harbor." There is potential,” said Dr. Rutgers candidate Daniel Brown.
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