OUR MISSION
Uniting people across the Pacific to restore thriving sea turtle populations through sharing science, promoting education, and strengthening connections between coastal communities.
WEST COAST SEA TURTLE SYMPOSIUM
Through our bi-annual symposium, we bring together scientists, conservationists, and the public to share knowledge, inspire action, and build meaningful connections that drive impactful conservation efforts. By uniting diverse voices, we strengthen our collective ability to protect sea turtles and preserve our shared oceans for future generations.
OUR BOARD
Cassandra Davis
Secretary
Michael King
Treasurer
Aiyana Reissman
President
George Shillinger
Board Chair and 2026 Host
Lynn Massey
Advisor to the Board
OUR PARTNERS
Photography generously provided by Tyler Hobbs.
Tyler Hobbs is a 20-year-old photographer born and raised in San Diego, California. Ever since he was young, he has always had a passion for learning about the ocean and interacting with animals. Whether swimming with white sharks or hand-catching venomous snakes, he's always had an itch to explore nature. Tyler started using photography not only to document his adventures but also to play a role in protecting the world's most fascinating creatures. When he learned about sea turtles being native to California, he began finding and tracking these rare and shy visitors to educate others through social media. He hopes the pictures can raise awareness about these beautiful creatures, which we see across many marine environments on the West Coast.