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Authentic Wildlife Stories & Narrative Strategy for Mission-Driven Brands

From my studio at Channel Islands Harbor, I document the places where people and wildlife meet through field notes, photo essays, and lifestyle stories. Whether you’re here for ethical travel ideas or deep-dives into local ecosystems, these are the stories I’m proud to tell from the tide's edge.

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Whiskers in the Wild: Surfing Sea Lions, Human Disturbance, and Harbor Dredging

Sea lions, dredging and human behavior all collide at Channel Islands Harbor. In this Whiskers in the Wild update, I share 4K surfing sea lion footage from Silver Strand, a new photo gallery, two entanglement reports and field notes on how wildlife is adapting to a noisy, working harbor.

Whiskers in the Wild: From Surf to Siesta - A Day in the Life of Silver Strand’s Sea Lions

This Whiskers in the Wild update features a CIMWI rescue at Silver Strand, sea lion portraits, and the debut of our “Admire from Afar” ethical photography philosophy.