Rising gray whale deaths in Washington linked to Arctic ecosystem shifts, researchers say Gray whale deaths are growing along Washington’s coast as Arctic ecosystem changes disrupt food supply.Share this: Seven dead gray whales signal trouble in Washington watersDateApril 8, 2026In relation toKing 5 NewsHealthy gray whale mother, calf spotted off Washington coast amid wave of deathsDateMay 6, 2026In relation toKing 5 News22 gray whales found dead in Washington as researchers warn of rising strandingsDateMay 25, 2026In relation toKing 5 News