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BWBS has been busy collaborating with industry groups, marine managers, and researchers, presenting findings and program results, and highlighting the efforts and participation of our shipping partners and ambassadors at conferences, events, presentations and workshops around the globe. Recent events include:
Protecting Monterey's Whales | May 8 | Monterey, CA
GameOn (Global Alliance for Managing Ocean Noise) | May 20 (Virtual)
Dr. Vanessa ZoBell participated in a panel discussion: "Current Efforts Supporting Goal Setting" during the Setting and Attaining Quieting Objectives for Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) from Vessels Workshop.
Green Tech | June 9, 11 | New Orleans, LA
Dr. Vanessa Zobell spoke during the "Underwater Noise: Ports Engagement & Opportunities" session.
2nd Binational Forum on Sustainable Maritime Transport & Ports | June 26-27 | Ensenada, CA
The Mexican Pacific Coast is an important winter habitat for many of the very same endangered whales that come to California.
Jess Morten participated with research colleagues in a panel discussion on "Voluntary Initiatives for Vessel Speed Reduction, Innovative Technologies, and Biodiversity Benefits."
ESRI User Conference | July 14-18 | San Diego, CA
Danielle Alvarez highlighted BWBS as part of her presentation on GIS and whale conservation efforts.
Enhancing Collaboration to Prevent Vessel Strikes in Californian Waters | July 22-23 | Sausalito, CA
Jess Morten (BWBS), Rachel Rhodes (Benioff), and partners at The Marine Mammal Center and Ocean Wise co-hosted a workshop focused on preventing vessel strikes in California waters.
Movement Ecology of Animals Gordon Research Conference | July 27 | Ventura, CA
Dr. Anna Nisi spoke on "Modeling and Mitigating Whale-Ship Collision Risk: Global and Regional Perspectives."
Port of Hueneme - Sustaining the Seas Summit | August 19 | Channel Islands Maritime Museum
Sean Hastings, Tyler Harris, Holly Galbreath and Rebecca Tucker joined the Port of Hueneme’s 3rd Annual World Oceans Summit. The port presented awards to BWBS-participating shipping lines, recognizing the Gold and Sapphire winners that call on the port. This includes: NYK Group, Maersk, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, "K" Line, Hyundai Glovis, and MOL ACE. Congratulations to these lines and thank you to the port for hosting this event!
Channel Islands Maritime Museum | Aug. 21 | Oxnard, CA
Dr. Vanessa Zobell was a featured speaker on “Moving Cargo, Keeping Whales - Investigating Solutions for Ocean Noise.”
Rotary Club of Camarillo for Speaker | Sept. 3 | Camarillo, CA
Becca Tucker and Stacey Lydon presented about BWBS' impact and our Ambassador program.
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