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https://www.npr.org/2026/06/08/nx-s1-5828784/gray-whales-ship-strikes-san-francisco-bay-climate

Whales are showing up in San Francisco Bay. New ship alerts could help protect them The changing climate is driving whales into San Francisco Bay, where ship strikes have been deadly. A new camera system could help ships and ferries steer clear.

https://wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/be-part-of-protecting-californias-biodiversity-during-invasive-species-action-week

CDFW News | Be Part of Protecting California’s Biodiversity During Invasive Species Action Week Get involved to help prevent the harmful impacts of invasive species that threaten our state’s natural resources, ecology and economy during California Invasive Species Action Week (CISAW), June 6-14, 2026.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HcvADJgyQZQ

Nature: Cormorants in California We leave you this Sunday with a colony of cormorants and friends pu...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz7HbloD7pw&pp=ygUTY2FsaWZvcm5pYSB3aWxkbGlmZQ%3D%3D

Sea Lion in San Francisco, California pier 39 Sea Lion in peir 39 San Francisco California ...

Yesterday, for the Global Butterfly Madness Week 2026 (May 30 to June 7, 2026), at Eagle Peak Ranch, a San Diego River Park Foundation property near Julian, California. Mountain butterfly edition.

https://www.surfer.com/news/gray-whale-launches-foil-surfer-video

Giant Gray Whale Launches Foil Surfer a Quarter-Mile Out to Sea (Video) Foiler Tavis Boise was cruising off Miramar Beach when a mother gray whale and calf surfaced beside him and one tail flick sent him flying.

https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/white-abalone-22293372.php

Scientists spot rare ocean animal in the wild for the first time in 5 years The white abalone population has declined by 99% since the 1970s.

Today, for the Global Butterfly Madness Week 2026 (May 30 to June 7, 2026), at the San Diego River in Santee (off Magnolia).

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/encino-black-bear-san-fernando-valley-california-department-of-fish-and-wildlife/

Black bear spotted wandering through San Fernando Valley neighborhoods The bear was spotted wandering through several San Fernando Valley neighborhoods, covering a span of nearly four miles over a 24-hour window in which she has been able to avoid California Department of Fish & Wildlife officials.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/06/04/coyotes-reported-across-la-jolla-including-some-with-aggressive-behavior/

Coyotes reported across La Jolla, including some with ‘aggressive’ behavior A wildlife specialist for the San Diego Humane Society says many of the reported behaviors are normal for this time of year and for coyotes in general