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...
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Anastasia Kunz
- Jun 18
- 3 min
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.
Jess Morten
- Dec 4, 2023
- 1 min
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...
Pam Krone
- Dec 4, 2023
- 1 min
New Report on Marine Debris
A new report, “Marine debris on the shoreline of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary,” was just released!
Rikki Eriksen, Ph.D.
- Oct 4, 2023
- 2 min
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...
Amber McEldowney
- Oct 4, 2023
- 1 min
Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Ambassador Program
Brands and retailers now have a way to be part of the solution for sustainable shipping!
Laurie Koteen
- Oct 4, 2023
- 2 min
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).
Jess Morten
- Aug 31, 2023
- 1 min
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.
Rikki Eriksen, Ph.D.
- Aug 31, 2023
- 2 min
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, 2023
- 6 min
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...
Amber McEldowney
- Aug 31, 2023
- 1 min
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...
Erin Ristig
- Feb 16, 2023
- 2 min
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...
Amber McEldowney
- Nov 2, 2022
- 3 min
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...
Jess Morten
- Apr 22, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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