Gray Whale Deaths in San Francisco Bay Raise Concerns
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5 questionsWhat specific factors are causing the high mortality rate beyond ship strikes, given that many dead whales could not be examined?
Why are gray whales increasingly visiting San Francisco Bay in recent years despite the historical pattern of low food supply coinciding with such visits?
How many of the six gray whales that died in early 2026 were examined for causes of death, and what were the findings?
What measures, if any, are being taken to reduce vessel-related injuries and deaths of gray whales in San Francisco Bay?
What is the current estimated total population of eastern North Pacific gray whales, and how does it compare to pre-2016 levels?
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