Cristal was overjoyed and honored to play a part in this wonderful nonprofit organization. Her goal is to spread awareness on these beautiful cetaceans and what they are capable of overcoming in this ever-changing world.

Evan is a Videographer, Research Assistant and Captain

Dane, a California native and passionate marine enthusiast, earned his B.S. in Environmental Science with a focus on Marine Ecology from CSU Monterey Bay, conducted cetacean research in Australia, and returned to Monterey for its unparalleled access to marine life, now contributing to the California Killer Whale Project through photo collection and organization while aiming to inspire public connection with these remarkable whales.

Mason's overall goal is to make science more approachable and available to anyone.

Stephen Rink’s lifelong passion for whales, ignited in childhood by books and a pivotal conversation with researcher Dr. Michael Bigg, led him to travel the world, settle in Seattle for research, and now contribute to the California Killer Whale Project in Monterey, dedicating his life to understanding and protecting these majestic creatures.

Morgan’s lifelong passion for killer whales, sparked by childhood viewings of Free Willy and nurtured through years of wildlife photography and birding, led her to pursue a Bachelor’s in Animal Behavior, focusing on cetaceans, and eventually to her role with Monterey Bay Whale Watch and the California Killer Whale Project, where she combines her photo ID expertise and dedication to educating the public about these remarkable creatures.

Jane’s goal is to combine her passion and knowledge of killer whales to help better protect and understand them as a species.