Dossier
NYC waters
Coverage of NYC waters in the Nexus archive.
- Whale watchers identify 500th individual humpback prowling NYC waters
Whale watchers identified the 500th humpback whale in NYC waters, with factors making the region more attractive to these animals. However, humpback whales face dangers in one of the nation’s busiest waterways.
- Boaters go ballistic after Coast Guard closes parts of Potomac and Anacostia rivers for Fourth of July
The US Coast Guard closed popular boating areas on the Potomac and Anacostia rivers for the Fourth of July holiday, sparking frustration among recreational boaters and kayakers. Similar restrictions were also imposed on NYC waters.