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Doubled Your Impact for Our Ocean

Did you know that because of this caring community, more than 27,000 marine mammals have been rescued since the Center opened in 1975?

The animals are showing us that human activity is putting their lives at risk and threatening the health of our ocean. That’s why studying ocean health is key to helping marine mammals. And you can make a real difference today by doubling your impact for our ocean.

You can celebrate 27,000 animals rescued with your gift of just $27. Your life-saving donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by a group of generous donors like you!

Double my impact today
California sea lion
Shayla Zink

Shayla Zink

Operations Coordinator, San Luis Obispo Operations

Shayla Zink has been involved with The Marine Mammal Center since 2015, serving in a variety of staff and volunteer roles. In her current role as Operations Coordinator, Shayla helps oversee the day-to-day workings of the Center’s Morro Bay location. She ensures volunteer crews are well-staffed, stepping in to help when needed, and also ensures the inventory of supplies is stocked and the facility is up-to-date and organized.

Shayla also leads the Center’s Conservation Education volunteer program in San Luis Obispo County and serves as a member of the Center’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

Prior to joining the Center, Shayla worked at The Research Experience & Education Facility (REEF), UC Santa Barbara’s teaching aquarium, and she also volunteered at the California Academy of Sciences in the aquarium. She received her bachelor’s degree in Aquatic Biology from UC Santa Barbara, where she studied both fresh-and salt-water systems.

Shayla was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, and enjoys embroidering as a hobby.


Areas of Expertise

  • Animal Care
  • Marine Mammal Rescue and Response
  • Volunteer Leadership
  • Conservation Education
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