Tragic news: At least eight gray whales have been killed by probable ship strikes so far in 2025 — and that's just in the Bay Area. Ship strikes are a leading cause of death for gray, blue, fin and humpback whales off California’s coast. Scientists also say the actual number of ship strikes could be 20 times higher than what’s observed, since most dead whales sink. These deaths can be avoided. Collisions can be avoided by changing shipping routes to avoid areas where whales congregate, using existing technology to alert captains to nearby whales, and, most effectively, implementing mandatory speed limits. We're going to court alongside our allies to help better protect whales from ship strikes in California. #graywhale #savethewhales #marinemammal #cetaceans #wildlifeconservation #oceanconservation