Michael Villegas

Air Pollution Control Executive Officer, Ventura County Air Pollution Control District

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Blue skies and blue whales are part of greater Santa Barbara’s reputation - but both are threatened by container ships that speed through the Santa Barbara Channel.

Container ships asked to slow to reduce whale strikes and pollution

Blue skies and blue whales are part of greater Santa Barbara’s reputation - but both are threatened by container ships that speed through the Santa Barbara Channel.

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