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APRIL 2026
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n recent years, the number of whales sighted in the San Francisco Bay has grown significant-
ly, reaching unprecedented numbers. It’s positive news from a conservation perspective and 
an impressive sight for people traveling on the water. However, the Bay is an extremely busy 
waterway used by a variety of maritime operations, and whales have been spotted in high-traffic 
areas such as ferry route lanes and shipping channels. With the rising number of whales there has 
been increasing concern over the risk of whales being struck by vessels. 

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