Summary
On 15 October 2024, the City of Alameda adopted a resolution establishing the city’s formal commitment to supporting the free and safe passage of whales, sea turtles, and other marine wildlife and other marine wildlife in its coastal waters, and to ensure that Californians of current and future generations have the opportunity to enjoy the state’s abundant marine biodiversity.
The “Alameda Whale Safe City Resolution” was authored by Ben Grundy, an Oceans Campaigner with the Center for Biological Diversity. Building on Alameda’s prior environmental leadership and aligning with California’s Vision Zero target of zero whale and sea turtle mortality, the resolution acknowledges the significant human-caused threats posed by vessel strikes and fishing gear entanglements. It affirms support for state-led strategies, including investment in whale-safe fisheries and innovative technologies such as on-demand fishing gear, while recognizing the ecological, cultural, and economic importance of healthy marine ecosystems.
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Suggested Citation:
Kauffman, Craig, Catherine Haas, Shrishtee Bajpai, Kelsey Leonard, Elizabeth Macpherson, Pamela Martin, Alessandro Pelizzon, Alex Putzer & Linda Sheehan. Eco Jurisprudence Monitor. V2. 2026. Distributed by the Eco Jurisprudence Monitor. https://ecojurisprudence.org/initiatives/alameda-usa-resolution-safe-passage-of-whales/.
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