We’re excited to introduce you to Tara Craig and Brenna Normann—two fairly new supporters of SeaDoc Society who immediately jumped on board as engaged monthly donors. Their employer matches each monthly donation, meaning their support is not only sustained but also doubled! Does your employer offer to match your charitable giving? Ask them or search for your employer here!
We had the pleasure of asking Tara and Brenna some questions about their support this month:
1. What initially inspired you to support SeaDoc Society?
Brenna first learned about SeaDoc while completing the Marine Naturalist Training Program at the Whale Museum in Friday Harbor. We both visited the SeaDoc office on Orcas Island that year and got to visit with Joe about the different projects SeaDoc is involved in. Needless to say, we were impressed!
2. What is your biggest concern about Salish Sea health?
It’s impossible to choose one issue over another. Everything is interconnected, from the eelgrass to the resident orcas, the health of one depends on the health of the other. One thing that surprised us after moving here is the amount of vessel noise that can be heard just while walking on the beach. Setting maximum speed restrictions and reducing traffic through the Strait of Juan de Fuca seems like it ought to be an easy place to start improving ocean conditions for our underwater friends. Let’s make it happen!
3. What are your favorite aspects of SeaDoc Society as an organization?
SeaDoc consistently delivers complex information in digestible and fun formats. We are also impressed with the vast number of organizations they partner with. For example, the amount of cooperation at play for the Killer Whale Electronic Medical Records and Health Index is staggering. For SeaDoc to take the initiative and create an environment where so many organizations feel comfortable bringing their own studies to the table is beyond impressive. SeaDoc really understands that collaboration is key to making lasting change for the Salish Sea.
4. Why should others consider supporting ocean health?
The ocean is the lifeblood of our planet. If it isn’t healthy, neither are we. What more of a reason could we possibly need?
5. What’s your favorite species in the Salish Sea?
Killer whales! Nudibranchs! Every little friend we make while tide pooling!