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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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Patagonia sea lions at the shoreline

Marine Mammal Monday: What's a Marine Mammal Anyway?

Ages: 10-14 years old

  • Behavior
  • Species conservation
  • Climate change
  • Natural history
Virtual Program

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a marine mammal? Or how they got to be how so amazing? Could a new marine mammal happen again? Watch this recorded program to explore these questions and learn more about what a marine mammal is, highlight some of their amazing adaptations, and talk about marine wolves!

behavior
species conservation
climate change
natural history
Middle school
10 years
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12 years
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14 years

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