For most people, whale watching is an afternoon, but for Teresa and Scott Mercer it’s a way of life. The Mercers spend over a thousand hours a year, stationed on the Point Arena bluffs, counting whales that swim by on a 10,000 to 14,000 round trip migration.
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It’s whale watching season! See & learn about these magnificent creatures at local whale events
Gray whales are on the move, traveling from Baja to the Arctic, and swimming right past our home. Don’t miss your chance to see them!
Posted inEnvironment & Natural Resources
Starvation killing grey whales, scientists suspect climate change
Climatic shifts are causing gray whales to die of starvation on their 10,000 mile round-trip between Alaska and Mexico.
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Gov. signs whale protection legislation
Legislation sponsored by legislators from the north coast.