Bring the family down to the Ty Warner Sea Center to discover the magnificent creatures we share the waters of the SB Channel with, the endangered blue whales. Meet marine mammal experts, learn about the challenges whales face off our coast from EDC staff, and enjoy fun, interactive activities for the whole fam. MORE>>

Whale of an Opportunity: Coast Guard Study of Los Angeles/Long Beach Port Acess Routes Holds Great Potential for Reducing Ship Strikes Within Santa Barbara Channel MORE>>

Court of appeal accepts amicus curiae brief from four local organizations who assert that Venoco's Measure J was an unconstitutional and illegal abuse of the voter initiative. Read the full brief. MORE>>

In a wonderful oped to the Santa Barbara Independent, EDC's Chief Counsel discusses the legacy of the Deepwater Horizon tragedy, what we can learn from the disaster and the need for immediate regulatory reform and to enact a National Ocean Policy. Click here to read the final recommendations by the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force.