We work hard to provide our participants and the public with the necessary information to stay informed about sustainable shipping practices along the West Coast.
We work hard to provide our participants and the public with the necessary information to stay informed about sustainable shipping practices along the West Coast.
Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Resources
Media
2023 Season Brochure summarizes the 2023 vessel speed reduction season results​
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Ambassador Brochure summarizes the Ambassador program
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Social Shareables graphics and captions that can be downloaded and shared on social media
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Videos videos and webinars about the program
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Press recent articles and press releases
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2023 Season Press Report summarizes 2023 press coverage about the program
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Community Support page includes additional templates, links, and ways to get involved
Recent Research
Tools
NOAA Voluntary VSR Advisory The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) with support from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) annually issues voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction (VSR) requests that go into effect May 1 to December 15 off San Francisco, Monterey, and Southern California.
Whale Safe website hosted by the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory shows vessel transit and whale data in the Southern California Bight Region
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SmartWay a Blue Whales Blue Skies Partner, is an Environmental Protection Agency program to help cargo owners improve their supply chains
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Pacific Maritime Management Services tracks and manages vessel transits to optimize port/vessel operations, enhance maritime safety and reduce environmental impacts
Other VSR Programs and Legislation