Be sea-ing you: humpback whale spotted in New York’s Hudson River
Summary
A humpback whale was seen swimming in New York’s Hudson River on Thursday and remained there into early afternoon. Its sex, origin and whether it was traveling with other whales were unknown.Key Facts
- Gotham Whale provided a photograph of the whale taken Thursday morning.
- Gotham Whale asked the public to share information and photographs to help identify the whale’s origin and estimate its size.
- A video showed the whale rolling over and spraying water from its blowhole as onlookers watched.
- Humpback whales are usually solitary but may gather in groups while feeding or in short-term social groups.
- Adult male humpback whales can reach 48 feet and weigh up to 40 tons.
- Gotham Whale recorded 272 whale sightings in New York City waters in 2018.
- Whales in New York’s busy waterways face risks from shipping and other hazards.
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