Sean Hastings

NOAA, Resource Protection Coordinator of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary

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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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