How many whales and other marine mammals frequent the waters adjoining the New York Metropolitan Region? At last count, at least 400, which was news to me. This is according to Gotham Whale, the area’s preeminent civic organization that tracks, studies, and advocates for our marine mammal neighbors.

If you would like to learn more, while enjoying food, dessert, and craft beer, plus 3 hours of whale watching, Jersey Shore Whale Watch is hosting a Gotham Whale fundraiser and cruise from Belmar, NJ on Saturday, September 21st. Tickets are $75/person, which includes an afterparty at the dock and a Gotham Whale t-shirt. You can buy tickets here or scan the QR code below.

Thanks to Roberta Weisbrod for contributing to this post.