Hundreds of whales spotted in New York waters after ‘dramatic’ increase in numbers due to laws to stop pollution
The IndependentSign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The number of whales seen off the coast of New York has risen dramatically in recent years, due in part to legislation which has seen the waters of the Hudson river cleaned up. The whales were routinely seen around the waters of New York well into the 1600s, but since then, the whale hunting industry and high levels of pollution in the area have made them a rare sight. They used to be around New York way back in the 1600s but humans have hunted them almost to extinction but they’re making a comeback.” “Not too many people know about it,” Mr Sieswerda said. As well as the return of whales, growing numbers of sharks have also returned to the waters off New York in recent years.
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