Twice this month, the role of observer was set aside for a more active role in stewardship. From assisting an oiled grebe to witnessing the immense pressure on our local rescue teams, this update explores how we can better support our coastal neighbors by bridging the "triage gap" at Channel Islands Harbor.

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.