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PJMcK

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1. That's rare!
Sat Feb 15, 2025, 08:42 AM
Feb 2025

We’ve seen dolphins in the Atlantic off the NYC coast and even whales off the New Jersey coast. But in the East River, which has fierce tidal currents in excess of 6 knots, that’s very unusual.

There must have been food available!

The thing about dolphins is how athletic they are. We’ve seen them swim right beside our sailboat and they swim and breathe like marathon athletes. Their musculature and powerful breathing are similar to what professional athletes experience. Of course, for dolphins it’s their lifestyle.

Beautiful photo. Thanks for something fun on a Saturday morning!

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5 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

That's rare! PJMcK Feb 2025 #1
Not just the currents HarryM Feb 2025 #2
NYC's Hell Gate PJMcK Feb 2025 #5
I do know some Dutch... HarryM Feb 2025 #7
I used to work at a building that was riverfront in Jax. FL. lark Feb 2025 #3
Beautiful picture . Donkees. thank you for posting. debm55 Feb 2025 #4
Beautiful! red dog 1 Feb 2025 #6
TY, sez this NYC'r. electric_blue68 Feb 2025 #8
Wonderful MustLoveBeagles Feb 2025 #9
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