The Blue Whales Blue Skies program aims to protect whales in California by incentivizing shipping companies to reduce their speeds along the coast. The Santa Barbara Channel, a significant maritime zone, witnesses extensive shipping traffic with 10 to 20 container ships daily, which can impact wildlife. Gray whale populations are struggling, with increased mortality rates and fewer calves born observed this year. California lawmakers are considering expanding the program statewide, while the Port of Oakland will promote voluntary speed limits for shipping companies and recognize compliant businesses.
The Blue Whales Blue Skies program incentivizes shipping companies to reduce speeds along California's coasts, an initiative that state lawmakers may soon adopt for all waters.
The Santa Barbara Channel experiences significant maritime traffic with 10 to 20 container ships daily, impacting local whale populations.
Gray whale numbers are not rebounding from recent die-offs and fewer calves were born this year than typical, raising concerns among U.S. scientists.
The Port of Oakland announced it will join the Blue Whales Blue Skies program, encouraging ships to comply with voluntary speed limits.
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