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San Francisco
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

First whale of the year found dead in San Francisco Bay

A dead gray whale found under the Golden Gate Bridge was likely killed by a ship, marking the first whale death in the Bay Area this year amid record mortality rates.
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fromBoston.com
2 months ago
Environment

A rare whale is having an encouraging season for births. Scientists warn it might still go extinct.

fromBoston.com
2 months ago
Environment

A rare whale is having an encouraging season for births. Scientists warn it might still go extinct.

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Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

A dead whale shows up on your beach. What do you do with the 40-ton carcass?

Whale deaths create whale falls that fuel deep-sea ecosystems, while causes like ship strikes and environmental change also lead to beachings requiring human decisions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Dodging New York traffic: hundreds of humpback whaless on a collision course with ships

It is the beginning of August and a crowd is gathered on the deck of the American Princess cruise boat waiting for one thing and they are not disappointed. Suddenly, a juvenile humpback whale, known as NYC0318 in local records, bursts through the surface of the water, engulfing thousands of small, oily fish. For those onboard the 29-metre (95ft) vessel, the scene is a thrill to watch.
Environment
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
9 months ago

Gray whale washes up in Richmond, the 17th in the Bay Area this year

An increasing number of dead whales, including one found in Richmond, raises concerns about migratory patterns and potential ship strikes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

It's like putting a whale in a blender': the rise of deadly ship collisions in Chile

"Shipping lanes are increasingly congested, and whales are paying the price. Chile records the world's highest whale mortality caused by ship strikes."
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