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e360.yale.eduGray Whales Enter San Francisco Bay More Often
Gray whales are entering San Francisco Bay in greater numbers and staying longer during their annual migration. Scientists link the change to climate conditions. Last year the Bay Area recorded its highest number of gray whale deaths in 25 years.
foxnews.comWhale-Watching Boat Rescues Two Fishermen Off California Coast
A whale-watching vessel responded to a distress call and rescued two fishermen whose boat had capsized six miles off the coast of Monterey, California. The incident occurred near Moss Landing on May 16, 2026.
Usa TodayMarine heat wave raises ocean temperatures off California coast
Ocean temperatures have risen 4 to 8 degrees above average along parts of the U.S. West Coast. The conditions have led to seabirds washing up on beaches in weakened or dead condition. NOAA reported the marine heat wave has persisted since reaching record size in September 2025 an…