Gray Whales on Thin Ice: The Grim Toll of Climate Change The Pacific coast has seen 21 gray whale carcasses wash up on Washington state shores since March, prompting concern from scientists and conservationists about the devastating impact of climate change.
This disturbing spectacle may seem isolated, but it's a symptom of a broader crisis unfolding in the Arctic.
Decades of research by experts like John Calambokidis have revealed a concerning trend: gray whale populations are plummeting due to changes in sea ice coverage.