California blue whales, once nearly extinct, back at historical levels

 I'm always glad to hear a conservation story with a positive outcome. California's blue whale population is approaching historic levels.


http://newsdaily.com/2014/09/08/california-blue-whales-once-nearly-extinct-back-at-historical-levels/

Another local program is in progress to reduce ship strikes in the Santa Barbara channel, and to reduce air pollution.

http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-ships-slow-down-whales-pollution-20140805-story.html