With all the literal and figurative noise in the Santa Barbara Channel, migratory whales looking to shack up in its waters often struggle and stress. The channel — a designated Whale Heritage Area — ...
The Santa Barbara Channel is a gateway to many things. Tourists pass through to visit islands surrounded by some of California’s oldest underwater parks. Fishing boats chug past on their way to and ...
Whales, though enormous, are no match for container ships and colossal tankers. And ship strikes are the leading cause of whale deaths. But as Gloria Hillard reports, a project to help prevent these ...
The 16th annual WhaleFest in Monterey Bay featured activities for kids and a demonstration of pop-up gear designed to protect ...