Gray whale sightings have increased in San Francisco Bay, posing a new threat from ship collisions as the whales migrate. Scientists are using thermal camera technology on an island to detect whale exhalations and alert the U.S. Coast Guard for safe passage. A voluntary system with Coast Guard radio alerts has already helped prevent accidents, but the long-term effects of climate change on gray whales remain a concern.
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https://www.npr.org/2026/06/08/nx-s1-5828784/gray-whales-ship-strikes-san-francisco-bay-climate