The WhaleSpotter system aims to mitigate the risks posed to gray whales, whose population has halved over the past decade. Increased ship traffic in the bay, combined with the whales' altered migration patterns, has led to a rise in fatal collisions. The system's real-time alerts allow mariners to adjust routes and speeds, reducing the likelihood of accidents. However, the ongoing effects of climate change, including warming oceans and disrupted food sources, continue to pose long-term threats to whale populations.