
Gray Whales Face High Mortality in San Francisco Bay Due to Climate Change
Nearly one-fifth of gray whales entering San Francisco Bay are dying, with scientists identifying rapid warming waters and disrupted food sources due to climate change as major threats, alongside increased risk of ship strikes.
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Gray Whales Are Dying in San Francisco Bay
The animals might be entering the Bay in search of food as climate change disrupts traditional sources. They face huge risks from ships in the area.
By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey
Read full article →Gray whales are dying at an alarming rate when entering a California bay
Along with alarming death rates, there were very few return visit rates from the whales monitored
By Josie Slaathaug and Daniel Crocker
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