A dead gray whale, measuring 50 feet, has been found in Huntington Beach, with an ongoing investigation into its cause of death. Despite a necropsy revealing no physical injuries, officials from the Pacific Marine Mammal Center are uncertain about the health of whales this year, as numerous gray whales have died, especially in Baja California. The observed decline in whale sightings during migrations raises concerns about potential food shortages. Additional findings from lab tests are expected to provide more insights into the mortality trend among gray whales.
'It may take a couple weeks,' he said. 'We'll share with the public what we know.'
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