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Rising Shipping Traffic Linked to Humpback Whale Deaths

10/4/2025

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Story summary

Increased vessel traffic in New York waters leads to more humpback whale deaths, highlighting environmental risks of port activity.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) is the largest East Coast container port, with 13.5% of U.S. shipping.
In 2024 the port handled nearly 9 million TEUs, and May 2024 marked the busiest cargo gateway.

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Story summary

Increased vessel traffic in New York waters leads to more humpback whale deaths, highlighting environmental risks of port activity.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) is the largest East Coast container port, with 13.5% of U.S. shipping.
In 2024 the port handled nearly 9 million TEUs, and May 2024 marked the busiest cargo gateway.