"The measure for journalists should not be the professional recognition of colleagues, but rather the mark we make in the hearts of readers." -Gerald HerbertGood news creates hope.(REGISTER to post comments and submit stories) |
Ships Rerouted to Save Whales in San Francisco Bay
By Good News Network Monday, July 16, 2012
Federal maritime officials have approved a plan to protect whales in and around San Francisco Bay.
Shipping industry representatives joined with whale researchers and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish new cargo lanes that will likely take effect next year for one of the world's busiest ports.
On average, one whale per year is hit by a shipping vessel, and the rate had been getting worse. The agreed upon solution is a win-win for huge blue whales, which feed on krill in the Bay, and the shipping companies, which would incur highter costs if current routes were slapped with a slower speed limit.
The plan also calls for better monitoring of whale locations along routes.
(WATCH the CBS video below or READ the AP story from KGO-San Francisco)
News Sections
| Frontpage |
| Business |
| Civics and World |
| Earth |
| Family Life |
| Health |
| Inspired |
| Geri's Blog |
| Recreation |
| Good Bites |
| Archives 1997-2003 |
| Advanced Search |
| Free Newsletter |
| Newsletter Archives |
| Buy Subscription |
Click to receive our FREE Newsletter: The Top 10 Good News of the Week delivered by email !
LIKE us on Facebook
Log-in
Do Your Part
Who's Online
We have 398 guests and 4 members onlineRSS Feed
Add GNN to your favoritenewsfeed reader!
(includes myYahoo and Google)
Testimonials
Are we supposed to be boosters or promoters? What are we supposed to be? Not destroyers of community; not extinguishers of hope. We need to think about our impact. We tend to say we don't have one; we just pass along the news. Readers say otherwise.
-
View all