Bay Area Whale Deaths Blamed On Krill, Ship Traffic
Scientists said Sunday that they may know what's to blame for an unusual spike in the number of dead whales found in waters around the Bay Area.
At least six dead whales have been sighted or have washed ashore around the Bay Area since July, including a pregnant 80-foot blue whale and a fetus found last weekend in Pescadero.
Researchers say the animals appear to be following swarms of krill, which are taking them right into the path of ship traffic.
This summer, the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary issued a warning to boaters to watch out for whales in the area.
Mary Jane Schramm told the AP that the organization was working on measures that could reduce the number of collisions between whales and ships.
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