Event Brief
21 gray whales die on Washington Pacific shores
Filed: May 25, 2026 at 9:02 AM ET
Summary: Since March, 21 emaciated gray whales have washed up dead on Washington state shores.
WHO: John Calambokidis, Cascadia Research Collective
WHAT: 21 dead gray whales washed up along Washington state shores since March
WHEN: May 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
WHERE: Washington state, USA
WHY: The whales were thin and weak, with some showing apparent navigational problems before dying.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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