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Whale deaths surge along West Coast; 2026 could rank among deadliest years
A surge in whale deaths along the West Coast has led to at least 51 recorded fatalities in 2026, potentially making it one of the deadliest years on record. The Center for Biological Diversity reported the findings in a new analysis.
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