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Be sea-ing you: humpback whale spotted in New York’s Hudson River
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New footage shows a humpback whale rolling over and spraying water from its blowhole in New York’s Hudson River, where it remained into early afternoon on Thursday. The sighting drew cheers from onlookers and attention online, and highlights the growing presence of whales in the city’s waters as experts warn of dangers from busy shipping routes.
Gotham Whale, a citizen science group, shared the video and asked for photographs and information to help identify the whale and estimate its size. Its sex and whether it was travelling alone are unknown; adult males can grow to 48ft and weigh up to 40 tons. The group recorded 272 whales in New York’s waters in 2018 and has documented many more sightings since, while reports of stranded whales have also raised concern.
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In short
- A humpback whale remained in the Hudson River on Thursday.
- New footage shows it rolling over and blowing water.
- More whale sightings bring concern about shipping hazards.
How this story developed
- 27 minutes ago A humpback whale was seen swimming in New York’s Hudson River on Thursday, drawing attention from onlookers and social media users. The sighting highlights how whales are appearing more often in the city’s waters, while also facing risks from heavy shipping traffic.
- 30 minutes ago New footage shows a humpback whale rolling over and spraying water from its blowhole in New York’s Hudson River, where it remained into early afternoon on Thursday.
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- Be sea-ing you: humpback whale spotted in New York’s Hudson RiverThe Guardian
- Humpback whale spotted in New York’s Hudson River – videoThe Guardian
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Explained simply
The Hudson River runs through New York City and meets the Atlantic Ocean. Humpback whales are large marine mammals that feed on small sea animals and can travel long distances between feeding and breeding areas.
Gotham Whale is a citizen science group that collects reports and photographs to track whales in the region. More sightings have been recorded in New York’s waters in recent years, but whales there can encounter busy shipping lanes, which bring risks of collision and injury.
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