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Baleen Whales of Cape May, New Jersey

Presented by Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center

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Cape May, New Jersey, once known for its roots in the whaling industry, has evolved into a center for marine research and conservation. This talk will explore the biology and ecology of the baleen whale species that frequent our area. Learn how modern research methods, including photo-identification, are being used to monitor individual whales, assess population health, and support long-term conservation.

Presenter: Melissa Laurino - serves as the Research Director and a USCG 100-ton Master Captain with the Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center. She is a graduate from Stockton University with a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Marine Biology and Data Science and Analytics. She studies our local Cape May populations of marine mammals and curates our Bottlenose Dolphin and Humpback Whale catalogs using photo-identification.

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