Concerns Grow over More Gray Whale Deaths in Bay Area and Climate Change's Contribution
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Concerns grow over more gray whale deaths in Bay Area and climate change's contribution
A sudden surge in gray whale sightings and gray whale deaths is throwing the spotlight on the San Francisco Bay. But piecing together the possible causes requires environmental detective work on a global scale.
For several years now, grey whales (Eschrichtius robustus) have appeared in San Francisco Bay, a site that is not historically frequented by this migratory species. A study conducted by Josephine M. Slaathaug and his colleagues, published in Frontiers in Marine Science, shows that at least 18% of the individuals identified in the bay between 2018 and 2025 have died there. This figure draws attention to a possible change in behaviour related to t…
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