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Be a Hero for Whales

Why does your support matter? You see, the health of animals like whales, our ocean and humans are interconnected. Yet the greatest threats to whales are caused by humans.

We’ve made positive impacts before—like freeing whales from ocean trash and conducting vital research that led to shipping lane changes—all because of this caring community.

Today, you can get your gift matched and help provide double the tools and resources experts need to continue this critical work. Together, we can protect these gentle giants and their ocean home.

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Sarah Wood

Sarah Wood

Monterey Bay Operations Coordinator

Sarah serves as a primary staff liaison for Monterey Bay Operations volunteer crews and supports day-to-day operations, including marine mammal care, response and volunteer training. 

Sarah graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a degree in ecology in 2020, and has been volunteering on Monterey Bay Operations Monday Crew with the Center for almost four years. 

Sarah has a strong background in education and volunteer management through her work as a youth programs instructor at the Seymour Center in Santa Cruz. She also has research experience at Año Nuevo Island studying elephant seal populations, as well over a year of experience in veterinary medicine from her time as a veterinary assistant at Santa Cruz Vet Hospital. 

Outside of work, Sarah enjoys tide-pooling, swimming and exploring new places in Santa Cruz.

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