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Whales in San Francisco Bay

Roughly 30 gray whales have been spotted in the Bay this season, many more than is typical. Sadly, there have also been at least 14 deaths this year, which is more than in all of 2024. 

We are investigating to help determine the cause of these deaths. By gaining insights into what is causing these tragedies, we can better understand how to help prevent them.

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LiveScience: It's Raining Anchovies in San Francisco

July 1, 2022
  • Climate change

It's raining anchovies in San Francisco: Experts blame the fishy storm on a recent spawning event.

Published in LiveScience on July 1, 2022

It's raining fish in San Francisco, and  locals are finding anchovies in unlikely places around the Bay Area, including sidewalks, driveways, rooftops and bus stops.

Experts believe the fishy precipitation is the result of a surge in coastal anchovy populations, SF Gate reported.

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