Over 2,000 Animals Spotted Off the Coast of Cape Cod

Over 2,000 animals spotted off the coast of Cape Cod

Whale sharks and blue whales and rays, oh my.

Scientists take to the skies and spot more than 2,000 species at marine monument

New England scientists observed more than 2,000 animals during a recent aerial survey over the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, highlighting the area’s diverse wildlife.

Aquarium documents 2,000 animals, including whale sharks, during aerial survey – Revere Journal

Aerial survey observers with the New England Aquarium sighted more than 2,000 animals during a recent flight over the Northeast Canyons and Seamount Marine National Monument, showcasing the area’s extraordinary biodiversity. Scientists with the Aquarium’s Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life flew over the Monument in their survey airplane on August 16 and sighted 15 different marine species. The team initially counted 1,800 dolphins across four …