Dean and Audrey Stupke have championed SeaDoc's efforts to heal the Salish Sea through science and education for well over a decade. They've regularly donated to our annual GiveBig campaign and our Wine & Sea auction, both of which are crucial to making our science-based work possible. They are also a long-time sponsor of our Ocean Night event series each winter, helping us bring amazing speakers and educational films to Orcas Island.
Learn some more about Dean and Audrey below!
1: What initially inspired you to support SeaDoc Society?
We wanted to learn more about the Salish Sea, and our neighbors, Kathy and Ron McDowell, played such a huge role in starting the SeaDoc Society that we got excited about it!
2: What is your biggest concern about Salish Sea health?
The huge increase in population around the Salish Sea brings with it gigantic responsibility for caring for it. We want everyone to know how important the Sea is to the well-being of all of us.
3: What are your favorite aspects of SeaDoc Society as an organization?
We love its educational programs, and so enjoy all of the newsletters and wonderful information on its website.
4: Why should others consider supporting ocean health?
Ocean health is essential to human health. We need to keep that fact in the forefront for everyone.
5: What’s your favorite species in the Salish Sea?
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Thank you, Dean and Audrey!