The sighting of two common short-beaked dolphins in New York City’s East River earlier this month is notable as these dolphins are rarely seen in inner waterways. Spotted from February 14 to 17, they entertained onlookers while likely foraging for smaller schooling fish. Marine experts believe this occurrence indicates a positive trend for the presence of marine mammals in the area this spring and summer, pointing to increased fish resources in local waters, which attracts such wildlife.
According to Chris St Lawrence from Gotham Whale, it’s extremely rare to see common short-beaked dolphins in New York City's inner waterways, which makes this sighting particularly exciting.
Maxine Montello noted that the dolphins spotted were likely foraging for fish, emphasizing that there are definitely fish resources in the East River.
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