In the past week, two gray whales were found dead in the San Francisco Bay, raising the total fatalities this year to 22, as reported by the Marine Mammal Center. This spike in gray whale deaths is notably higher than usual mortality rates, with significant clusters observed recently. Necropsies have been planned for some whales, while others, due to decomposition, remain unexplained. The increase in beachings warrants concern for gray whale populations and their environmental health along the California coast.
This year, the number of gray whale deaths in and around San Francisco Bay has reached 22, significantly higher than in previous years.
The alarming trend of beachings, with more whales washing up dead, raises concerns about the health of gray whale populations along the coast.
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