West Coast Gray Whale Population Increases

West Coast Gray Whale Population Increases Gray whales were nearly hunted to extinction by commercial whaling. Protections under the MMPA, ESA, and the end of commercial whaling have allowed the species to recover. (Image credit: NOAA Fisheries (Permit #19091).) Download Image July 17, 2026 0 Off

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Jul 17, 2026, 3:00 PM

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West Coast Gray Whale Population Increases
West Coast Gray Whale Population Increases Gray whales were nearly hunted to extinction by commercial whaling. Protections under the MMPA, ESA, and the end of commercial whaling have allowed the species to recover. (Image credit: NOAA Fisheries (Permit #19091).) Download Image July 17, 2026 0 Off
Published (UTC): 2026-07-17T15:00:43.000Z
Source: NOAA
Original source: https://www.noaa.gov/stories/west-coast-gray-whale-estimate-shows-increase-new-count-determines-ext

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