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.
Resources
Media
Ambassador Brochure summarizes the Ambassador program
Social Shareables graphics and captions that can be downloaded and shared on social media
Videos videos and webinars about the program
Press recent articles and press releases
2024 Season Press Report summarizes 2024 press coverage about the program
Community Support page includes additional templates, links, and ways to get involved
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
SmartWay a Blue Whales Blue Skies Partner, is an Environmental Protection Agency program to help cargo owners improve their supply chains
Pacific Maritime Management Services tracks and manages vessel transits to optimize port/vessel operations, enhance maritime safety and reduce environmental impacts
Recent Research
Other VSR Programs and Legislation