Vessel Speed Reduction Program Results to be Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 17, 2017

Media Alert

You are invited to attend:

Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies
Results from the 2016 Vessel Speed Reduction Incentive Program
Friday, January 20, 2017, 10:30 am-12:00 noon
Discovery Pavilion, Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Free, open to the public

BACKGROUND: Learn about the 2016 incentive program in the Santa Barbara Channel region to slow ships down to reduce air pollution and protect whales.

Featuring:

Results from the program, including pollution reductions and whale sightings
Recognition of shipping companies that participated

For more information, see notice from NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, or see Air Pollution from Marine Shipping.