Meet a Few of The People Who Make it All Possible

We are a group of whale enthusiasts: whale watching tour operators; naturalists; biologists; fishers; educators; museum directors; resource managers; ocean-friendly restaurants; artists; NGO’s all working together to heighten the awareness of the abundance and diversity of whales in the Santa Barbara Channel.

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President, Condor Express
Hiroko is the president of the Condor Express in Santa Barbara, California. Known to some as "the Commodore." Hiroko brings a wealth of knowledge in many fields, including foreign relations, administration, and management.
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Founder & President, Ocean Futures Society
Jean-Michele is the world-renowned founder of the Ocean Futures Society, a marine conservation and education organization located in Santa Barbara, CA. Jean-Michele's mission is to help save the world's oceans.
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Executive Director, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Greg Gorga is the Executive Director of Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, one of the top-10 maritime museums in the nation. Greg is an authority on the Santa Barbara Channel Islands and Santa Barbara maritime history and lore going back 13,000 years.
Holly Lohuis - Marine Biologist
Marine Biologist & Educator, Ocean Futures Society
Holly S. Lohuis is a marine biologist, marine educator and naturalist in the Santa Barbara area, working for a variety of organizations including: Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Futures Society, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, and Island Packers-boat concessionaire to the Channel Islands National Park.