30-year study finds Pacific Coast gray whales shrunk 13% in length, potentially impacting health, reproduction, and food web.

Oregon State University study reveals Pacific Coast gray whales have shrunk 13% in length over the past 30 years, potentially affecting their health, reproductive success, and the overall food web. The study examined the Pacific Coast Feeding Group, a subset of about 200 gray whales, and indicates this decline may be an early warning sign of population decline or unhealthy conditions.

June 12, 2024
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