Whalewatching around New York City

Experts from the New York Aquarium have revealed 10 spots with your best chance to see the great sea creatures.

• Coney Island/New York Aquarium.
• Amagansett.
• The Hamptons.
• Fire Island.
• Jones Beach.
• Rockaways.
• Sandy Hook.
• Long Beach Island.

1. Can you see whales in New York?
2. Are there whales near NYC?
3. What whales are in New York?
4. Is there Dolphins in NY?
5. Has there ever been a whale in the Hudson River?
6. Can you swim with dolphins in New York?
7. Why is the Hudson so murky?
8. Where can I see whales on Long Island?
9. Are there sharks in New York?
10. Do seals live in NYC?
11. Why are whales in New York?

Can you see whales in New York?

Once roamed by whaling ships, the waters off New York now see thousands of whale watchers every year. From April through November, with peak sightings June through August, humpback, minke, fin, blue and sperm whales delight viewers as they feed along the continental shelf or pass through on migrations.

Are there whales near NYC?

The US Atlantic coast is a migration route for the whales. In recent years, more than a dozen have been seen in New York waters, according to state data.

What whales are in New York?

Humpback whales have made a comeback in New York City. A whale sighting in New York would have been almost unimaginable a few years ago. Now, the city is welcoming back whales. New York has seen a surge in whale sightings this year, CBS New York reports.

Is there Dolphins in NY?

"In the New York Harbor and surrounding estuary, we actually have detected two other species--bottlenose dolphins and harbor porpoise-- from a two acoustic monitoring study we recently completed."

Has there ever been a whale in the Hudson River?

A Humpback Whale Was Found Swimming in NYC Near the Statue of Liberty — See the Incredible Video. New Yorkers caught a glimpse of a humpback whale in the Hudson River this week — and the photos and video are incredible.

Can you swim with dolphins in New York?

These places are best for swim with dolphins in New York City: Kilimanjaro Trekking & Serengeti Migration Safari Operator with AFRICA NATURAL TOURS L.T.D.

Why is the Hudson so murky?

Other ongoing pollution problems affecting the river include: accidental sewage discharges, urban runoff, heavy metals, furans, dioxin, pesticides, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Numerous factories that once lined the Hudson River poured garbage and industrial waste directly into the river.

Where can I see whales on Long Island?

The waters off of Suffolk County are great for east coast whale watching and are known as New York's whale-watching region. Many Long Island whale-watching tours depart from historic Montauk on the tip of Long Island's south fork.

Are there sharks in New York?

One of the closest recent sightings of shark was in 2019 when a great white shark ten-feet long was located a few dozen miles off New York City in Long Island Sound. ... Smaller sharks, like the thresher sharks, have appeared on shore in the Rockaways, but are not threatening to humans.

Do seals live in NYC?

Seals are found in New York from late fall until late spring, with the highest concentration generally occurring around April. Seals "haul out" - or leave the water to rest on sandy beaches or rocks - to regulate their body temperature, socialize, give birth, and molt.

Why are whales in New York?

Scientists say rising whale sightings are likely related to purer water and a brimming buffet of Atlantic menhaden, a fish favored by humpbacks, resulting from landmark environmental regulations passed in the 1970s as well as New York city cleanup efforts.