‘Sightings of a lifetime’: Whales and dolphins flock to NYC waters

[Kamaji]

‘Sightings of a lifetime’: Whales and dolphins flock to NYC waters

By Tim Donnelly
August 18, 2022

Here’s one increase in city traffic that won’t have you pounding a car hood: The waters of our archipelago city have been rife with sightings of marine life all summer long.

While sharks have gotten the most attention, pictures of whales, bottlenose dolphins, rays and other underwater urbanites have flooded social media, enchanting beachgoers and dramatically updating perceptions about dirty old New York.

In this case, sea-ing is believing. Experts say years of conservation efforts have resulted in some of the healthiest waters in generations, with booming fish populations, clearer ocean waves and more chances to interact with our urban aquarium.

“These are still the sightings of a lifetime for me,” said Howard Rosenbaum, director of the Ocean Giants Program for the Wildlife Conservation Society, which runs the New York Aquarium. “Off of New York, you can see bottlenose dolphins and humpback whales with the greatest skyline in the world in the backdrop.”

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2022/08/18/sightings-of-a-lifetime-whales-dolphins-flock-to-nyc-waters/

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[PeteS in CA]

Does this mean:

1. The waters off NYC are significantly less polluted?

2. These critters are increasing in number, significantly?

[Kamaji]

Does this mean:

1. The waters off NYC are significantly less polluted?

2. These critters are increasing in number, significantly?

Yes, NY Harbor has become significantly less polluted, as have the Hudson and the East River.