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Aerial Surveys for Large Whale Monitoring in the Santa Barbara Channel
Since 2014, CMSF has conducted aerial whale surveys over the Santa Barbara Channel.
Anastasia Kunz
Mar 123 min read

Celebrating Ten Years of Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies in California
Explore a decade of success with the Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies initiative, safeguarding California's marine life and air quality
Becca Tucker
Feb 196 min read

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...
Becca Tucker
Sep 12, 20243 min read


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.
Anastasia Kunz
Jun 18, 20243 min read

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...
Jess Morten
Dec 4, 20231 min read

Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Ambassador Program
Brands and retailers now have a way to be part of the solution for sustainable shipping!
Amber McEldowney
Oct 4, 20231 min read

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


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...
Amber McEldowney
Nov 2, 20223 min read


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...
Jess Morten
Apr 22, 20223 min read
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