Pacific gray whales facing ‘catastrophic’ die-off as climate crisis hits food supply

Climate change is causing a severe decline in Pacific gray whales due to melting sea ice that reduces their food supply, leading to starvation. This "catastrophic mortality event" has nearly halved their population, raising alarms among environmental groups. The situation underscores the broader impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems and highlights the urgent need for action to protect endangered species and their habitats. The combination of climate impacts and other threats like pollution and ship strikes makes this a dire issue that reflects larger environmental challenges.