Gray Whales Collide With Ships Again

Another gray whale met a grim fate near San Francisco’s Pier 80—hit by a vessel, suffering fatal internal injuries. This marks the 12th gray whale death in the Bay Area this year, with four likely caused by ship strikes. Despite new tech like WhaleSpotter aiming to prevent collisions, tragedies persist. The Marine Mammal Center remains determined, rolling out thermal cameras and Whale Smart to better detect whales and protect them from human activity. The fight continues—can innovation turn the tide before more lives are lost? Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9ba19da8dde67319