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Science Newsscience46 days ago
Nearly 1 in 5 Gray Whales Entering San Francisco Bay Die There, Study Finds
Researchers report that approximately 18 percent of photo-identified gray whales visiting San Francisco Bay from 2018 to 2025 died after entering the area. The deaths, often from vessel strikes, coincide with a population decline linked to reduced Arctic food availability. The fi…
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Juvenile Gray Whale Found Dead After Entering Willapa River in Washington State
A juvenile gray whale that entered the Willapa River in Washington state was found dead near Raymond on Saturday. The whale had traveled 20 miles up the river from Willapa Bay during its spring migration. Researchers suspect reduced food availability in Arctic feeding areas contr…