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Aerial Surveys for Large Whale Monitoring in the Santa Barbara Channel
Since 2014, CMSF has conducted aerial whale surveys over the Santa Barbara Channel.
Anastasia Kunz
Mar 123 min read
Celebrating Ten Years of Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies in California
Explore a decade of success with the Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies initiative, safeguarding California's marine life and air quality
Becca Tucker
Feb 196 min read
Offering True Protection for Our Marine Protected Areas
A glimpse into the Marine Monitor (M2) technology, which enables protection of vulnerable marine protected areas from illegal activity.
Anastasia Kunz
Oct 29, 20243 min read
Reflecting on Lemons, Silver Linings, and Going Out on Limbs
I spend a lot of time thinking about what makes individuals, or groups of people, or companies try something new. Whether it’s changing...
Becca Tucker
Sep 12, 20243 min read
Supporting Acoustic Research to Improve Monitoring and Conservation
Learn how CMSF’s Marine Resource Protection Program utilizes sound monitoring to complement their whale conservation initiatives.
Anastasia Kunz
Jun 18, 20243 min read
2023 Large Whale Aerial Surveys
CMSF and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary’s (CINMS) large whale aerial survey program continues to carry out monthly surveys in...
Jess Morten
Dec 4, 20231 min read
New Report on Marine Debris
A new report, “Marine debris on the shoreline of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary,” was just released!
Pam Krone
Dec 4, 20231 min read
California’s Newest Gold Rush: Floating Offshore Wind
Last year California auctioned off five wind farm lease areas in the northern and central parts of our coast, with winning bids totaling...
Rikki Eriksen, Ph.D.
Oct 4, 20232 min read
Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Ambassador Program
Brands and retailers now have a way to be part of the solution for sustainable shipping!
Amber McEldowney
Oct 4, 20231 min read
Otay River Estuary Restoration Project in South San Diego Bay
Earlier this year, CMSF joined the effort to address the loss of coastal wetlands, the Otay River Estuary Restoration Project, (ORERP).
Laurie Koteen
Oct 4, 20232 min read
Marine Resource Protection Projects Highlighted at MPA Day: Management Review Forum
CMSF’s Marine Resource Protection Program Director participated as a member of the Enforcement and Compliance Panel at CDFW's MPA Day.
Jess Morten
Aug 31, 20231 min read
California’s Marine Protected Area Network is Working!
Over a decade ago, California led the nation to become the first network of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the United States. When the...
Rikki Eriksen, Ph.D.
Aug 31, 20232 min read
Celebrating California’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
How quickly a decade passes. That’s how long the California network of 124 marine protected areas (MPAs) have been in place, and in March...
Rikki Eriksen, Ph.D.
Aug 31, 20236 min read
Results of the 2022 Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program
The results of the 2022 Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program (BWBS) were compiled and announced earlier this year. Twenty-three...
Amber McEldowney
Aug 31, 20231 min read
Streamlining Data Collection on California’s Coastal Waters
With a network of 124 marine protected areas (MPAs) and over two million anglers spread across more than 5,000 square miles, patrolling...
Erin Ristig
Feb 16, 20232 min read
Collaborating with Companies for Whales and People
What makes a brand sustainable? This question was examined by over 1,000 sustainability practitioners over the course of 3 days last week...
Amber McEldowney
Nov 2, 20223 min read
Are voluntary vessel speed reduction initiatives protecting whales?
Imagine this – you’re an 85 foot blue whale feeding at the surface of the water off of Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa Islands in the Santa...
Jess Morten
Apr 22, 20223 min read
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