Range wide Gray Whale Science Symposium: Day 1 - Session 2

A range-wide Gray Whale Science Symposium took place on September 9–10, 2026, coordinated by the Marine Mammal Commission and hosted by the Marine Mammal Institute at Oregon State University in Newport, Oregon. This two-day scientific meeting focused on gray whale ecology and health across the Eastern North Pacific and Arctic and will synthesize current research and observations to improve understanding of recent trends in health, feeding behavior, distribution, and population dynamics, and to identify priorities for future research, monitoring, and coordination. Visit www.mmc.gov/gray-whale-symposium for details.