gray whale
noun
: a large baleen whale (Eschrichtius robustus) of the northern Pacific having short jaws and no dorsal fin
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Starting around 2018, gray whales began to use the Bay as a stopping point along their migration between their feeding grounds in the Arctic and their breeding grounds off the coast of Mexico, George said.
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Abundant wildlife, including migrating gray whales, harbor seals, and California sea lions, adds to year-round excitement.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
In spring, the gray whales head north again, fin whales become more abundant, and orcas populate Northern California waters.
—Alanna Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
While the full scope of the issue is still unfolding, researchers warn that the recent deaths may point to a larger ecological imbalance, as gray whales are often considered indicators of ocean health, and their struggles could signal broader changes in Earth's marine ecosystems.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Abundant wildlife, including migrating gray whales, harbor seals, and California sea lions, adds to year-round excitement.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
In spring, the gray whales head north again, fin whales become more abundant, and orcas populate Northern California waters.
—Alanna Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
While the full scope of the issue is still unfolding, researchers warn that the recent deaths may point to a larger ecological imbalance, as gray whales are often considered indicators of ocean health, and their struggles could signal broader changes in Earth's marine ecosystems.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Gray whale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gray%20whale. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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