Resources & Reports
Science-backed insights and program results demonstrate how slowing to 10 kts protects whales, improves air quality, and reduces underwater noise.
Photo: Adam Ernster
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Whale Atlas
Go-to resource so mariners can quickly understand where whale protection measures exist across our global oceans and how to make operational and logistical adjustments to help protect marine biodiversity.
Photo: (Humpback whale) Adam Ernster
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Industry Whale Sightings Viewer: Arc GIS MAP
May 11, 2026
NEW REPORT HIGHLIGHTS GLOBAL EFFORTS TO REDUCE VESSEL STRIKE RISK
April 21, 2026
2025 Year In Review & Marketing Report
January 26, 2026
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Industry Whale Sightings Viewer: Arc GIS MAP
CMSF's ArcGIS Online Experience Builder allow users to visualize and explore some of the datasets collected or maintained by CMSF which inform conservation strategies aimed at minimizing the risk to marine species.
11 May 2026
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NEW REPORT HIGHLIGHTS GLOBAL EFFORTS TO REDUCE VESSEL STRIKE RISK
International experts convened at the European Cetacean Society Conference to address vessel strike mitigation, featuring presentations spanning science, policy, technology, and maritime operations. Participants explored future directions for a Global Risk Assessment Framework to support safer navigation. Vessel speed reduction and routing adjustments remain the most effective mitigation measures. Emerging technologies are improving real-time detection and monitoring capabilities to complement, but not substitute, operational measures. Participants emphasized the need for education to mariners and stronger multi-stakeholder collaboration, improved data integration, and practical implementation across sectors.
21 Apr 2026
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2025 Year In Review & Marketing Report
This 2025 BWBS marketing report summarizes how vessel speed reduction, whale protection, and air quality benefits were communicated through earned media, partners, and industry outreach.
26 Jan 2026
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2024 Season Press Report
Summarizes 2024 press coverage about the program
03 Jul 2025
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Assessing approaches for ship noise reduction within critical whale habitat
(ZoBell et al.)
22 Nov 2024
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Ship collision risk threatens whales across the world’s oceans
(Nisi et al.)
21 Nov 2024
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Pacific Maritime Management Services
This tool tracks and manages vessel transits to optimize port/vessel operations, enhance maritime safety and reduce environmental impacts
03 Jul 2024
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SmartWay
A Blue Whales Blue Skies Partner, is an Environmental Protection Agency program to help cargo owners improve their supply chains.
03 Jul 2024
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Whale Safe
A website hosted by the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory shows vessel transit and whale data in the Southern California Bight Region.
03 Jul 2024
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