As you can see in these two maps, Cape Cod Bay is clearly very protected on three sides. The land mass surrounding the Bay restricts the water flow, and by the middle of summer the water in the Bay is fairly warm by New England standards. If you doubt this, just take a swim north of Boston on Cape Ann in July, and then try Cape Cod Bay. If you look more closely at the map on the upper right, you will also notice in the upper right hand corner an area where the bottom topography is remarkably different than that of Cape Cod Bay. This region is known as Stellwagen Bank, and has for years been the source of food for both humans and whales.
Whales just love it.
You too will love it as you watch the whales feeding on it. It can be an experience of a lifetime. All rights reserved.