Dated: June 27th, 2023 NOAA Fisheries published report: Abundance of the Eastern North Pacific Gray Whales 2022/2023 In summary: The Gray Whale population has declined to 14,526 compared to 16,650 in 2021/2022. This represents a drop of 2,124 gray whales or 12.8% less whales in one year. At the peak of population counts done in … Continue reading NEWS UPDATE: 2023 Gray Whale Population Continues to Decline While Calf Production Increased.