The Marine Mammal Center is investigating the death of a female gray whale found at Black Sands Beach, marking the first of the year. With gray whales migrating past, there has been a notable increase in sightings compared to last year, leading researchers to study their behavior in the bay. Director Kathi George noted the excitement of these sightings but warned of safety concerns due to the whales' low visibility. A necropsy on the washed-up whale revealed it to be emaciated but showed no signs of trauma from ship strikes, a common threat to these marine mammals.
Researchers have been closely monitoring whale activity since the beginning of March, and there has been an increase in gray whale sightings in the San Francisco Bay.
Director Kathi George emphasized the importance of boaters being vigilant, as gray whales' low profiles make them hard to spot, raising concerns for both human and whale safety.
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