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Whales spark joy in New York but face threats from boat traffic

"WHALE AT ONE O'CLOCK! " Eager cruise passengers zipping around New York's southern shores rush to the starboard bow: A humpback whale is up for air, a breathtaking sighting set against Manhattan's iconic skyline.

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A humpback whale surfaced near Manhattan’s southern shore at 1 a.m., drawing a crowd of cruise passengers who rushed to the starboard bow to watch the animal. The sighting, set against the city’s skyline, has become more frequent in New York’s busy port waters. The increased presence of whales has prompted new policy efforts aimed at protecting them from the risks of heavy boat traffic in the area.

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