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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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three trained responders with a rescue net and boards approach a sick sea lion on a dock

Marine Mammal Monday: After the Call

Ages: 10-14 years old

  • Behavior
  • Malnutrition
  • Species conservation
  • Entanglement
  • Ocean trash
  • Marine science careers
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The Marine Mammal Center rescues more marine mammals each year than any other organization in the world. Our dispatchers answer more than 10,000 calls annually on our rescue hotline from people like you reporting marine mammals in distress. Tune in for an inside look at what happens after we get the call for an animal in need. 

behavior
malnutrition
species conservation
entanglement
ocean trash
marine science careers
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10 years
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14 years
Marine Mammal Monday

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