Michael Pierson serves as our California Field Operations Specialist and is a highly experienced naturalist on whale watching programs. He has led hundreds of trips along the California coast, sharing his deep knowledge of marine wildlife with the public. In addition to his work onboard, Michael has developed educational programming for the National Park Service on Alcatraz Island and completed several rotations on the Farallon Islands. Michael is also a trained wildlife data recorder, contributing reports that help promote whale-safe shipping and sustainable fishing practices in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dedicated to continuous learning, he regularly participates in local scientific lectures and webinars to ensure the information he shares is always current and evidence-based.

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