"Gray Whale Deaths Soar in San Francisco Bay: Collision with Busy Shipping Route to Blame A disturbing trend has emerged in the San Francisco Bay, where the rare sighting of gray whales has turned into a tragic spectacle. These majestic creatures, known for their epic 10,000-mile migration from Mexico to the Arctic, have been found dead in alarming numbers in recent years. According to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science, the primary cause of these deaths is collisions with vessels on the busy shipping route. As the whales navigate through the congested waters, they are increasingly at risk of being struck by massive ships, resulting in a devastating impact on the already fragile population. What does this mean for the future of these incredible animals?"
Researchers find increase in whale deaths in the Bay, largely because of collisions with vessels on busy shipping routeGray whales have historically been a rare sight in the San Francisco Bay. They trek from the warm lagoons of Mexico’s Baja California more than 10,000 miles (16,000km) north to the Arctic region to feast on shrimp-like animals during the summers, seldom stopping in the busy shipping corridor for prolonged periods.But in recent years, that story has changed in a dire way. A new study, published this week in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science, has found that gray whales in the bay have been dying at alarming rates, largely due to collisions with vessels. Continue reading...
