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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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gray whale fluke

This patient is a Pacific harbor seal, our third most commonly rescued species. We typically see orphaned pups that have stranded during mid-February through late June. Pups are often separated from their mothers due to humans or dogs getting too close and scaring the mother away. 

Harbor seal pups are highly susceptible to disease and stress, so they have their very own harbor seal hospital where they can recover away from other patients and the public. 

Age at Admit
Pup
Weight at Admit
5.20 kgs
Sex
Male
Rescue Location
Point Reyes (ATOS -183) - Point Reyes Station, Marin
Cause of Death
Euthanasia, Septicemia
Admitted
04/24/2021
Status
Deceased
Deceased Date
04/27/2021

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