Welcome to Episode #5 of Planet People! In this episode, we take you behind the scenes with the Sierra Club Seal Society to learn more about their advocacy work and the challenges they faced in safeguarding marine life in beautiful La Jolla, California. Robyn Davidoff and Carol Toye, the dedicated leaders of the Seal Society, share their experience raising awareness for marine mammals in La Jolla. From advocating for the welfare of the California harbor seal and sea lion to pushing for stronger protections for these animals, their journey has been both inspiring and enlightening.

Featured Guests:

Robyn Davidoff, Chairperson, Sierra Club Seal Society Chapter

Carol Toye, Chairperson, Sierra Club Seal Society Chapter

Organizations mentioned in this episode:

Sierra Club Seal Society Chapter: @sdsealsociety

To preserve the La Jolla Harbor Seal and Sea Lion Rookeries for ecological, educational, scientific, historic, and scenic opportunities.

To create and administer a volunteer docent program that provides environmental education for the public and promotes safe viewing of our local harbor seal and sea lion colonies.

Wildlife Protection Alliance: @respectthewildlife

The mission of Respect Wildlife is to reduce disruptive human encounters with coastal marine wildlife.

Wildlife Need Their Space

Respect Means…If an animal starts to stare, fidget, or flee, calmly back away and give them more space.

NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration): @NOAA

NOAA’s mission to better understand our natural world and help protect its precious resources extends beyond national borders to monitor global weather and climate and work with partners worldwide.

Viewing Guidelines: NOAA Viewing Guidelines