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Concerns Rise as Nearly 18% of Gray Whales Die in San Francisco Bay
As gray whales increasingly forage in the busy waters of San Francisco Bay, scientists report a concerning death rate of nearly 18%.
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Summary
Gray whales, known for their migration from Arctic waters to the lagoons of Baja Mexico, are now being spotted in San Francisco Bay more frequently.
This shift in behavior raises alarms among scientists, particularly as nearly 18% of these whales are reported to die in the Bay.
The increased foraging in such busy waters is linked to the ongoing climate crisis, which is altering their traditional feeding grounds.
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