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Chris Johnson/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)The deaths of more than 700 West Coast gray whales since 2019 is likely the result of low food supplies caused by a lack of sea ice in the Arctic. -
OSU Geospatial Ecology of Marine Megafauna LabThe North Pacific gray whale population is down 46% in the last seven years, but healthier mothers and more calves could be signs of a rebound.
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Researchers analyzing the feces and prey of gray whales off the Oregon Coast estimate the mammals could be consuming millions of small bits of plastic, clothing fibers and other human debris each day that harm their health 鈥� and could hurt humans. -
Last year, during the spring northbound migration of gray whales along the Pacific Northwest coast, more than 200 whales -- most looking skinny or鈥� -
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is conducting a count of this year鈥檚 migrating gray whale population. It's one of the most epic鈥�
