Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Gray whales are dying in San Francisco Bay at an alarming rate. This isn't normal

At least six gray whales have died in San Francisco Bay from mid-March to early April 2026. These deaths follow a pattern over the past few years, and they are raising concerns among marine biologists like us that 2026 is becoming another dangerous year for a struggling population.

Gray whales are dying in San Francisco Bay at an alarming rate. This isn't normal
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At least six gray whales have died in San Francisco Bay from mid-March to early April 2026. These deaths follow a pattern over the past few years, and they are raising concerns among marine biologists like us that 2026 is becoming another dangerous year for a struggling population.

Originally published at Phys.org

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