Humpback Whale

Humpback Whale

Megaptera novaeangliae

Size: to 50 ft

Habitat: oceanic

Notes:
These are most often seen from charter boats, and are certainly the most common large whales in the area. Occasionally one may even be spotted from shore. The popular notion of a whale song is actually the vocalization of these whales.

Humpback Whale
Humpback Whale
Humpback Whale
When Whales Attack ( Good job, Gary )
Herb Segars Photography

Long Branch Pier Rubble
Remains of the pier still standing in October 1997; it was demolished in June-July 2001
Type:
oceanfront pier
Built:
1911
Depth:
15 ft?

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