A gray whale carcass recently washed up on the shores at Point Isabel in Richmond, prompting experts from the Marine Mammal Center to conduct an inspection to determine the cause of death. This incident adds to a troubling trend this year, which has seen 17 dead whales reported in the Bay Area. Biologists believe a later-than-usual migration may be leading these whales into the bay's waters in search of food, which subsequently elevates their risk of encountering ships and suffering fatal strikes.
Experts from the Marine Mammal Center are currently examining the gray whale carcass found on Point Isabel to understand the cause of death.
This year, there has been a notable surge in dead whale incidents, with 17 reported in the Bay Area alone, raising concerns among biologists.
Biologists have indicated that a delayed migration pattern could be causing the whales to enter the bay in search of food, which might increase ship strike incidents.
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