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Pacific Gray Whales Face Crisis: Population Hits Record Low

6/22/2025

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The Pacific gray whale population has plummeted to its lowest since the 1970s, with a mere 12,900 adults and just 85 calves left. This alarming decline follows a tragic mortality event from 2019 to 2023, driven by shifting Arctic feeding conditions. Scientists fear these changes threaten the whales' survival and reproductive success, raising urgent concerns for their future.

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The Pacific gray whale population has plummeted to its lowest since the 1970s, with a mere 12,900 adults and just 85 calves left. This alarming decline follows a tragic mortality event from 2019 to 2023, driven by shifting Arctic feeding conditions. Scientists fear these changes threaten the whales' survival and reproductive success, raising urgent concerns for their future.