Scientists recorded 21 gray whale deaths in the San Francisco Bay Area this year, the most in 25 years. The latest incident involved a whale found in Richmond after a suspected vessel strike. The gray whale population is struggling, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimating a decline to about 13,000 individuals, the lowest figure since the 1970s. The deceased gray whale was a subadult female, and investigations are underway to determine the cause of death.
The Marine Mammal Center reported 21 gray whale deaths in the San Francisco Bay Area this year, the highest number in 25 years due to population struggles.
The latest gray whale death was found washed up in Richmond after a suspected vessel strike, marking a significant population decline.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration indicated that eastern north Pacific gray whale numbers have dropped to around 13,000, the lowest since the 1970s.
A subadult female gray whale in good condition was found floating near Richmond, and scientists are investigating the cause of death.
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