""This is a really important study because it sets the stage for researchers to go in and understand, almost in real time, a significant change not only in the behavior of this species but also the negative impacts of human activity.""
""Between 2018, when gray whales started appearing more regularly in San Francisco Bay, and 2025, experts identified 114 of the sea giants visiting, according to the study.""
Denali, a young male gray whale, died during his migration in San Francisco Bay, likely struck by a vessel. In 2025, he was one of 21 dead gray whales, a record for the area. Research indicates that 18% of gray whales in the Bay from 2018 to 2025 died, with vessels responsible for 40% of these fatalities. The study emphasizes the impact of human activity on whale behavior and mortality. In 2026, six more gray whales have already been reported dead, continuing the concerning trend.
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