More whales sighted in New York waters
Humpback whales have been returning in record numbers to the waters around New York City over the past year, according to groups that study the endangered marine mammals.
Public whale watching trips, organized by Gotham Whale and American Princess Cruises, recorded 87 humpback sightings in 2014. An increase from just 33 sightings in 2013.
“The most exciting part about this is that there are whales within sight of the New York City skyline,” says Gotham Whale founder Paul Sieswerda.