The San Francisco Bay has introduced an innovative AI-powered detection system named WhaleSpotter, aimed at preventing collisions between ships and whales. This system continuously monitors the bay for whale activity, detecting blows and heat signatures up to 2 nautical miles away. Alerts are sent to mariners, allowing them to adjust their speed or routes proactively. The initiative comes in response to a troubling increase in gray whale fatalities, with 21 dead gray whales recorded in 2022 alone, marking the highest rate in 25 years. The rise in whale deaths, particularly due to ship strikes, has coincided with changing migration patterns attributed to climate change, which has forced gray whales into busier shipping lanes. The WhaleSpotter system is the first to combine land-based and vessel-mounted detections, providing real-time data to enhance maritime safety. Additionally, California has begun implementing ropeless crab fishing gear to further protect whales from entanglement. As climate impacts continue to reshape marine ecosystems, the collaboration between technology and conservation efforts in San Francisco may serve as a model for other regions facing similar challenges.