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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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San Francisco Chronicle: As Bay Area Weather Heats Up, Keep a Safe Distance from Seal Pups on the Beach

May 21, 2022
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  • Natural history

As Bay Area weather heats up, keep a safe distance from seal pups on the beach

Published in the San Francisco Chronicle: May 21, 2022

With summer coming and a wave of warm weather hitting the Bay Area, more people will head to the coast. 

It’s also a time when harbor seals have hauled up on local beaches to rear their pups, and wildlife experts are warning visitors to take precautions after noticing a disturbing rise inhuman interactions with the marine mammals since the pandemic began.

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