Unusual Mortality Event Occurring with Gray Whales — Alaska Wildlife Alliance (AWA)

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Unusual Mortality Event Occurring with Gray Whales

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There’s a mystery waiting to be solved in Alaskan waters, and it could take your help to crack the case. Along the west coast of the United States, gray whales have been having unusually high mortality events since 2019. National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA) is looking to continue collecting data on these whales to further gain insight as to what could be causing this unusual occurrence.

If you see a gray whale (dead or alive), please report it to NOAA immediately using the phone number below. To find out more information, visit here.

Flyer courtesy of NOAA

Flyer courtesy of NOAA