Vessel strikes are a huge issue for this species, especially between March and May when they are migrating to Alaska, according to KTVU.
Members of the species can grow up to 49 feet long and weigh up to 90,000 pounds, making one of the longest migrations. NOAA said.
Gray whales are especially vulnerable to collisions due to their curiosity towards boats. - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The autopsy will determine the cause of death for the 30-foot female gray whale washed ashore in Richmond, California, the second stranding of the year. Scientists, The Marine Mammal Center.
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