Naturalists' Bios

CERTIFIED NATURALIST ENHANCES
THE OCEAN ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE

         It’s one thing to watch whales and dolphins; it’s another completely more interesting and exciting thing to learn about them and their ocean habitat from a certified professional naturalist. That’s the difference that will set charters aboard Dana Wharf Sportfishing’s OCean Adventure apart from other whale-watching cruises.

            To offer this unique experience, Dana Wharf has teamed with naturalist Angie Cowan.  Angie will provide extensive commentary and answer guests’ questions on each OCean Adventure charter.

            A bit about Angie: Angie Cowan is a certified naturalist. She has worked in the field for several seasons and has received rave reviews from clients. She has also conducted research and led many oceanic programs for the Ocean Institute in Southern California and was the lead instructor for the Catalina Island Ecology Safari Series. An accomplished diver and sailor and an excellent hiker who holds a master’s degree and studied abroad in marine science, Angie has an exceptional knowledge of natural history in and around our coastlines.

Morgan Richie has been a naturalist, instructor, and professor of marine science in California for over 6 years. She has a BS degree in Zoology from the University of Georgia and a Masters in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation from Scripps Institution of Oceanography.  While at Scripps, Morgan researched the history and ecology of the central tropical Pacific and the Florida Keys.   Morgan is also the owner of Pacific Naturalists, a business that provides naturalists for guided nature tours.  She has a love of the natural world and enjoys sharing it with visitors.