Michael Bear is working on identifying individual Sevengill sharks in the San Diego area by passing photos taken by local divers through a pattern recognitionalgorithm, similar to that used to ID Whale Sharks

I am an AAUS Scientific Diver with the California Science Center and I run a website where local scuba divers can log encounters with the Sevengill shark (Notorynchus cepedianus) [http://sevengillsharksightings.org], which is linked with the Shark Observation Network at: www.sharksonline.net
I am a: Educator, Interested Citizen, Marine Volunteer

PUGALENDHI THANGAVELU is working on Marine Science

Assistant Professor
I have completed B.Sc Zoology, M.Sc. Marine Biology & Oceanography and Ph.D in Marine Biology and teaching Marine Science and Biotechnology for about seven years.
I am a: Scientist, Educator, Interested Citizen, Marine Volunteer

Todd Sandell is looking for volunteers to assist with sampling for juvenile salmon in Grays Harbor. Get in touch if you're interested!

I'm presently leading a research project in Grays Harbor, WA to investigate the abundance, distribution, and timing of juvenile salmon in the estuary, as well as the fish community as a whole.
I am a: Scientist, A leader or representative of a non-profit

Miriam Castro is working with the Environmental Science Center

Nonprofit Administration

I am a: Interested Citizen, A leader or representative of a non-profit
Location: South Sound

Annika Fain

Hydrologist
I am a hydrologist and floodplain manager at ESA Adolfson. I have a BS in Environmental Science, MS in Environmental Science & Engineering, and MS in Geological Oceanography. My graduate research projects included research in the Columbia River Estuary, Fraser River Estuary, and Adriatic Sea.
I am a: Scientist, Interested Citizen
Location: Seattle

Denise Mahnke

Girl Scout Camp Programs Manager
In working with the Camp Programs and Properties department of Girl Scouts of Western Washington, I partner with other non profit agencies and schools to provide camp properties for educational opportunities for youth. GSWW camp properties are rich resources for education, exhibiting extreme diversity with easy access to marine, riparian, and forest habitats here in Western Washington. Citizen science has been a long term passion, and the facilities provide a training ground for youth and adults in effective monitoring techniques, and local biodiversity. GS Program Manager for 10 years providing camp programs, training and leadership in the environment.
I am a: Interested Citizen, Marine Volunteer, A leader or representative of a non-profit
Location: Central Sound

Christen Foehring is in the midst of summer camps! Check us out at http://islandwood.org

Summer Programs Coordinator - IslandWood
I am the summer programs coordinator at IslandWood, an environmental education school on Bainbridge Island. I also manage our school day programs and work as a mentor for EEC graduate students. I am passionate about outdoor education, marine conservation, and creating engaging experiences for learners of all ages in the marine environment.
I am a: Scientist, Educator, Interested Citizen, A leader or representative of a non-profit
Location: Seattle

Sara Samuelson is working on illustrations of marine invertebrates

I am a Science Illustrator with a passion for the Ocean Sciences. I research and explore the coast, and often use it as a subject for my illustrations.
I am a: Interested Citizen
Location: Seattle

Jamie Wine is working on Pier Peers at Elliott Bay Marina.

Educator
Jamie Wine joined People For Puget Sound as part of the Community Education team in 2007. He’s responsible for building our volunteer program, organizing our outreach at fairs and festivals, managing restoration events and as a beach naturalist at nighttime ocean explorations.
I am a: Educator, Marine Volunteer, A leader or representative of a non-profit
Location: Seattle

Rachel Benbrook is working on building a network of volunteer sea kayakers and involving them in citizen science in Puget Sound.

Sea Kayaking Biologist
I am a 10 year resident of Puget Sound, currently living on Guemes Island. I coordinate the Spartina Survey Program for People For Puget Sound. We recruit and train volunteer sea kayakers to survey the shorelines of Puget Sound for invasive Spartina grass. I am looking for ways to build a network of citizen science volunteer kayakers and connect them with researchers that are doing good work for the Sound.
I am a: Scientist, Educator, Interested Citizen, Marine Volunteer, A leader or representative of a non-profit
Location: North Sound