West Coast Gray Whale Population Increases
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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