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Scientists Work To Identify San Francisco Bay's Enigmatic Gray Whales

In recent years, the number of whales swimming in San Francisco Bay has increased dramatically, often with tragic results.

(CBS Bay Area)

July 2, 2024

In recent years, the number of whales swimming in San Francisco Bay has increased dramatically, often with tragic results.

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Why it's happening is still a bit of a mystery, but the painstaking work of one young researcher is helping identify the wayward whales in order to get a better understanding of their behavior.

When Josie Slaathaug chose her Master's research project, she could have selected an easier subject to observe than the gray whale.

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