Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center

06/05/2026

The third annual Marine Science Symposium at the Cape May Point Arts and Science Center brought together passionate students, researchers, educators, and ocean lovers for a full day of sharing ideas, exploring research, and building community around marine science. There were three inspiring keynote talks, many student oral and poster presentations and exhibitors. The energy and enthusiasm for conserving our ocean and becoming more involved in marine science was incredible!
Our keynote speakers joined us from the Mid-Atlantic Whale Monitoring Project, Sea Turtle Recovery and the Cape May Bird Observatory. They shared their research, knowledge and journeys in an engaging presentation and answered student submitted questions.
The weekend ended with bottlenose dolphins on the American Star! 🐬
Moments like these remind us exactly why we do what we do. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this inspiring weekend such a success! 🐋
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Mark your calendars for June 4th-6th, 2027! See you then!

05/30/2026

🎉🐳 Happy Birthday, Captain Matt! 🎉🐳
Today, we celebrate the birthday of an exceptional Captain who has dedicated his life to the wonderful world of marine mammals. From the early morning preparations to the late evening, you go above and beyond to ensure every excursion is a remarkable experience for all. Your enthusiasm is contagious, and your commitment to education and conservation efforts is truly inspiring.
Have a WHALE of a Birthday!
www.capemaywhalewatch.com (609)-898-0055

05/27/2026

Rain, wind, or fog? No worries! The dolphins are still here! 🐬🌧️
Cape May provides important seasonal habitat for Tamanend’s bottlenose dolphins. They utilize our area for feeding, mating, and raising their calves.
📸: Naturalist Dan
➡ www.capemaywhalewatch.com
📞(609)-898-0055

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day! Safe travels everyone!

On this Memorial Day and every day we Remember & Honor our nation's heroes. We wish everyone a safe holiday. 🇺🇸

05/23/2026

Two bottlenose dolphin mom and calf pairs surf in the swells yesterday along the beachfront. We are the visitors to their home and our Cape May mascot deserves the utmost respect 🩵🐬 Enjoy the holiday weekend responsibly and leave nothing but your footprints behind on the beaches.
See you on the American Star ⭐️ Sailing daily! 🌊

05/19/2026

We spotted our first two Loggerhead Sea Turtles of the season this past weekend! Loggerheads are the most common sea turtle species found in New Jersey waters and migrate into our area during the warmer months 🐢
📸: Naturalist Dan
➡ www.capemaywhalewatch.com
📞(609)-898-0055

05/17/2026

We had an incredible weekend on the American Star! ⭐
Great weather and wildlife including a Humpback whale, Bottlenose dolphins, 2 Loggerhead sea turtles, 1 Mola mola, Parasitic jaegers and so much more! We also collected a total of NINE balloons for our !
More photos to come! Sailing daily!
➡ www.capemaywhalewatch.com
📞(609)-898-0055
We participate with Whale SENSE and view our marine mammals responsibly.

05/15/2026

You NEVER know what will happen when traveling out in nature! Today on the American Star, we headed 9 miles North up the coast searching for a whale…only to find one waiting for us at the inlet on the way back to the dock! Wildlife is unpredictable and that’s what makes every trip so exciting!
📸: Naturalist Tiffany, 5/15/26; 1:30pm
We participate with Whale SENSE and view our Humpback whales responsibly.