ALL EYES ON THE GULF Expedition team members have a constant presence in the Gulf and are meeting with individuals daily to learn more. We are participating in embeds with USFWS wildlife capture boats, Coast Guard overflights, discussions with independent researchers, and meeting with the locals to document the affects the Deepwater horizon oil spill has had on the wild-LIFE in the regions all along the coast and inland near the Gulf of Mexico.
These are just a few of the people we have interacted with and have filmed interviews:
- Michele Kelly - Sea Turtle Stranding Coordinator, Audubon nature Institute, Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species and the State of Louisiana VIDEO1 VIDEO2
- Sarah Burnett - Public Relations Director, Audubon Nature Institute
- Dr Delphine Vanderpool - Asst. Director of Research at Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
- Jay Holcomb - Director International Bird Rescue and Research Center
- Heidi Stout - Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research
- Jeff Corwin - Biologist, Host/Producer of Documentaries for Discovery Networks, Special Correspondent for CBS
- Steve Kolian - Environmental Scientist, Director/Founder of EcoRigs.org
- Dr. Mireya Mayor - Biologist, Host for National Geographic Wildlife
- Charlie Miller - National Geographic Television Producer
- Samantha Whitcraft - Marine Biologist, Director Conservation Biology Oceanic Defense, Mission Blue
- Deb Castellana - Marine Biologist, Blogger for Sylvia Earle, Mission Blue
- Allan Schwartz - Sumter Disaster Animal Response Team - VIDEO
- Mel Landry - Barataria - Terrebone National Estuary Program
- Shae Crain - Field Researcher at Tulane University working on a study with crab larvae
- Chris Pincetich - Toxicologist, Sea Turtle Restoration Project (STRP)
- Wallace J Nichols - Scientist, Board Member STRP, Founder Ocean Revolution, Research Associate Department of Herpetology California Academy of Science
- Capt Lori DeAngelis - Boat Captain, Dolphin Tour Business Owner, The Dolphin Queen
- Drew Wheelan - American Birding Association
- Jacob Stroman - Plaquemines Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
- David Jahowski, Rick Hansen - USFWS Biologists
- Gary Shigaraka, Steve Gittings - NOAA representatives
- Tom Capella - Jefferson Parrish Councilman
- Anix Zalace - Turtle Safe Products
- Tobey and Michelle Melancon - Louisiana Fisherman
- Christopher Smith - Destin Florida Local
- Capt. James Flynn - Ship Pilot on the Mississippi River
- Jennifer Kuntz - Activist for Reclaiming Our America
- Oky Flemming - Inventor
- Numerous other locals, Goverment representatives, NGOs, researchers, scientists, etc...
Planned/Scheduled Interviews:
- P J Hahn - Director Coastal Zone Management, Plaquemines Parrish Government
- Riki Ott - Marine Toxicologist with a specialty in oil pollution, Experienced Exxon Valdez oil spill, community activist
- LSU Researchers studying the affects of the oil and dispersant
- Dr. Erin Grey - Tulane University
- Victor & Blu Spencer - Gulf Speciman Lab
- Bonny Schumaker - On Wings of Care, NASA, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
- Numerous other Marine Biologists, Toxicologists, Researchers, Scientists, Volunteers, Local Citizens....
Learn more on our website
http://www.WA2S.org and view video, photos, links, and more on the
ALL EYES ON THE GULF Expedition Interactive ACTION Map.
