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Port of Oakland joins effort to protect whales and the environment

Port of Oakland Joins as Newest Ambassador to Protect Whales and Improve Air Quality

Whales Face Increasing Risks In Busy Santa Barbara Channel

Shipping Industry and Corporate Leaders Gather at the Port of Los Angeles

Blue Whales Blue Skies Newsletter Issue No.2

Blue Whales Blue Skies Newsletter Issue No.1

In the Know Podcast 69: Slowing Down for Blue Whales & Blue Skies

Industry Participation Yields Big Impact for Endangered Whales, Air Quality & Underwater Noise: 10 Years of “Whale-Safer” Shipping off California

Listening to whales is key to their conservation

2025 Voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction Season in California Commences May 1st

Recognising excellence: International shipping leaders celebrated for protecting whales

Shipping Industry and Corporate Leaders Gather at the Port of Los Angeles

Guest commentary: Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies program yields big environmental gains

10 Years of “Whale-Safer” Transits off California

10 Years of “Whale-Safer” Transits off California

World’s largest shipping lines transiting 'Whale-Safer' yields big impact for whales, air quality & underwater noise

49 International Shipping Companies Opt In to Protect Endangered Whales and Reduce Air Pollution in Coastal Communities

49 International Shipping Companies Opt In to Protect Endangered Whales & Reduce Air Pollution in Coastal Communities: 2024 Results and Rankings

$2 million to fund Supplemental Environmental Project aimed at reducing emissions from marine vessels

Whale, ship collisions around the globe could be helped by slower speeds, study shows

Influential Women in Ocean Conservation

2024 Season Vessel Speed Reduction (VSR) Season Extension

Assessing approaches for ship noise reduction within critical whale habitat

Navigating Sustainability: The Critical Role Of Ethical Shipping

Freight and Logistics Providers critical to Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies

Whale-ship strikes reduced if 2.6% of ocean made safer

Record-breaking Mid-Season Results from Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program

Record-breaking Mid-Season Results from Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program

A rare whale washing up on a California beach is part of a big problem

The New York Times: And the Winner Is... the Slowest!

Warning system helps protect migrating whales from ship strikes off Bay Area coast

Limoneira joins Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies as Newest Ambassador​

Limoneira joins Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies as Newest Ambassador

Business & Pleasure Co. joins Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies as Ambassador

Global Shipping Companies Honored for Environmental Leadership at Port of Hueneme Event

California Congressmembers Look to Build off Santa Barbara Channel’s Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program

How humanity’s ear-splitting racket deafens whales and other marine animals

A Whale Of A Problem: Ships Have Cranked Up Ocean Noise Off The Coast Of LA

2023 Vessel Speed Reduction Season Results

Ten Companies Join Initiative for Safer Whales and Cleaner Air

Thirty three global shipping companies participate in voluntary speed reduction program to protect endangered whales and reduce air pollution

Global shipping companies receive awards for reducing speeds off California coast to protect blue whales and blue skies

Sonos joins the Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Brand Ambassador Initiative

Global Shipping Companies Reduced Speeds Off California Coast To Protect Blue Whales And Blue Skies

Global shipping companies recognized for reducing speeds off California coast to protect blue whales and blue skies

Global shipping companies recognized for reducing speeds off California coast to protect blue whales and blue skies

Companies Join Initiative to Make Maritime Shipping More Sustainable

Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program launches Brand Ambassador Initiative

Limoneira joins Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies as Newest Ambassador