Gray whale in kelp (IMAGE) Oregon State University Caption A gray whale swimming in healthy kelp. Photo collected under NOAA/NMFS research permit #16111. Credit GEMM Lab, Marine Mammal Institute, Oregon State University. Usage Restrictions Media use only License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.