3 Months, 21 Dead Gray Whales: Why so Many Carcasses Are Washing up on Pacific Shores

Gray whales are dying off as Arctic warming slashes births by 95%

Gray whales have long been one of the most recognizable marine mammals along the West Coast, known for undertaking one of the longest migrations of any mammal on Earth. But this spring, many of them have been washing up dead along Washington's coast. Inside Climate News reported that scientists say it points to a much deeper crisis. Twenty-two gray whale carcasses have been found in Washington state so far this spring. Many showed signs of starv…

3 months, 21 dead gray whales: Why so many carcasses are washing up on Pacific shores

Dead, emaciated gray whales have been washing up on Washington state shores at a shocking pace over the last few months.

Malnourished Gray Whales of the Eastern North Pacific Are in ‘Serious Trouble’

The population has plummeted over the past seven years as climate change triggers mass starvation in warming Arctic waters.By Blaine HardenSEATTLE—Exceptionally skinny gray whales—enfeebled by starvation and mangled by blunt-force trauma—are washing up this spring along the coast of Washington state in numbers that alarm marine-mammal scientists.

Starving Gray Whales Washing Ashore in Washington as Arctic Climate Change Disrupts Food Supply

Marine scientists are raising urgent concerns as emaciated gray whales continue to wash up dead along Washington’s coastline this spring. Twenty-two whale carcasses have been discovered so far, with many showing signs of severe malnourishment and injuries from boat collisions. The animals are appearing on beaches, in harbors, and even in narrow rivers—all bearing the devastating hallmarks of starvation. This alarming trend reflects a much larger…