Since Long Island is heavily populated, there are very few wild animals, but there are a lot of interesting sea creatures. There are leather back turtles, sea gulls, dolphins and whales. Harp, hooded and ringed seals are very rare for Long Island , but now more are being seen by people. Whale watching is a popular activity. Also, dolphins, seabirds, porpoises, sea turtles, and many species of fish can be seen in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Long Island has very large whales, but the most common is the humpback whale.
They are seen most in June, July, August, and September. They are usually eating small fish.