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Pilot wearing headphones navigates a plane over the ocean. Cockpit shows controls and vibrant sea view below, creating a calm, focused mood.

Pilot wearing headphones navigates a plane over the ocean. Cockpit shows controls and vibrant sea view below, creating a calm, focused mood.

Aerial Surveys for Large Whale Monitoring in the Santa Barbara Channel

Since 2014, CMSF has conducted aerial whale surveys over the Santa Barbara Channel.

Mar 123 min read

2023 Large Whale Aerial Surveys

2023 Large Whale Aerial Surveys

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...

Dec 4, 20231 min read

Results of the 2022 Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program

Results of the 2022 Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program

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

Are voluntary vessel speed reduction initiatives protecting whales?

Are voluntary vessel speed reduction initiatives protecting whales?

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...

Apr 22, 20223 min read

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