Over the Labor Day weekend a humpback whale came into Long Island Sound and marine biologists are reminding the public that these whales are protected and should be given a wide berth.
This whale is believed to be the same one spotted over 50 miles northeast, in the Sound off Milford, Connecticut, on August 30. It first made its first appearance at Port Washington on September 7.
Humpback whales live between 45 and 50 years and are among the largest mammals on the planet and amazingly, the mammoth creatures exist on a diet of only small fish, plankton and krill. The humpback whale has received worldwide protection since 1966 due to their declining numbers. At present it is believed that only 30 percent of their original population is still alive, which makes the world wide population of humpbacks in the range of 30,000 - 40,000.
With this latest sighting interest in the creatures will likely see and upswing. This means it might be a good time for local marine organizations to work with Print companies to provide information about them. Especially to caution the public against interacting or getting too close to them because of their protected status.
The visiting humpback’s movements are being monitored but no health assessment has been possible. However, notifications have been sent out to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation as well as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries.
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