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NYC Waterways Face Crisis: 11 Fatal Boat Strikes in 2023

3/21/2025

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New York City's waterways are becoming increasingly perilous, with 11 fatal boat strikes reported in 2023—the highest in 30 years. The tragic deaths of a young humpback whale and a dolphin underscore the urgency of the situation. As more humpbacks flock to busy shipping lanes for food, experts urge immediate action to enforce stricter vessel speed and route regulations.

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New York City's waterways are becoming increasingly perilous, with 11 fatal boat strikes reported in 2023—the highest in 30 years. The tragic deaths of a young humpback whale and a dolphin underscore the urgency of the situation. As more humpbacks flock to busy shipping lanes for food, experts urge immediate action to enforce stricter vessel speed and route regulations.