3 gray whales found dead, bringing total to 30 in WA this year

Three more gray whales have washed up dead on Washington's coast, raising the total number of whale fatalities this year to 30. The deceased whales were found off Ocean Shores, on a Quinault Reservation beach, and in Moclips. This alarming spike in mortality rates is drawing attention to potential environmental threats affecting the gray whale population, including possible impacts from pollution, ship strikes, or food scarcity. Scientists are urging for urgent research to understand the cause and prevent further losses.