文章大意：本文是一篇新闻报道。在12月初，纽约的哈德逊河上出现了一只座头鲸，让纽约人为之震惊。这头座头鲸游过几个著名的旅游景点，一名记者在那里拍下了这头动物似乎在向自由女神摇尾巴的照片。文章分析了产生这一现象背后的原因以及专家对此的看法。
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New Yorkers were shocked in early December when a creature as big as a school bus 1 (surface) from the Hudson River. Over the next three days, 2 humpback whale (座头鲸) swam by several popular tourist 3 (destination), where a journalist took photos of the animal seemingly waving its tail at Lady Liberty.
Scientists say NYC0089, which hasn’t been spotted in several weeks, has likely returned to deeper waters south of the Hudson. Still, the 4 (frequent) of whale sightings in the broader area has gone up rapidly in recent years.
“With these numbers increasing 5 (sharp), it’s not surprising that you’re seeing them in some unusual places, says Brown—a biologist. ”Including the Hudson River and Staten Island.
Scientists say the 6 (rise) whale sightings are likely related to purer water and a brimming buffet of Atlantic menhaden, a fish favored by humpbacks, resulting 7 . landmark environmental regulations 8 (pass) in the 1970s as well as New York city cleanup efforts.
“Seeing more whales in this areas shows that the waters are cleaner 9 there’s more food here for these whales,” Brown says.“It is a sign that what we’ve been doing 10 (work), so we need to keep doing that — and more — to protect these species.”
