A hundred miles off New York lies a submarine canyon on the scale of the Grand Canyon, and for two nights its whales, corals and sharks are projected onto the Brooklyn Bridge. Anita Glesta pairs NOAA deep-sea footage and recordings of humpback, fin and right whales with illustrations from a 1925 WCS expedition. If you want a Climate Week moment that is also a genuinely beautiful thing to stand under, go.
What to expect
You gather in the plaza beneath the bridge as the 18-minute film loops across the stone and cables through the evening. Sound includes whale vocalizations recorded by WCS's New York Bight team, so stand close enough to hear before stepping back for the full view of the span.
Good to know
- Emily Warren Roebling Plaza is at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge on Water Street; the F to York St or A/C to High St are a short walk.
- The film is about 18 minutes and repeats through the evening, so you can arrive any time in the window.
- Bring a phone with room to film; the bridge makes a striking backdrop.
- Cobblestone streets nearby are uneven for strollers.
- It marks the 101st anniversary of the 1925 Arcturus Expedition.
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Common questions
When can I see AQUA COSMOS?
WCS lists two evenings, September 25 and 26, 2026, from 7 to 10pm.
Where do I watch it?
From Emily Warren Roebling Plaza in Brooklyn Bridge Park, beneath the Brooklyn Bridge in DUMBO.
What is the Hudson Canyon?
It is the largest submarine canyon on the U.S. Atlantic coast, about 100 miles off New York City.
