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Who We Are

We are a pioneering organization dedicated to advancing marine conservation through innovative approaches.

 

Focused on the development of in situ rearing mariculture systems, SOAR aims to harness the potential of sea urchins for restorative purposes. By carefully cultivating urchins in their natural habitats, SOAR seeks to contribute to the enhancement of marine ecosystems, particularly coral reefs, through the ecologically sound deployment of these sea creatures

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Meet Our team

Board of Directors

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President

Braden Terry

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Vice President

Jarrod Kidwell

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Treasurer

Zach Scheel

Science Advisory Committee

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Mike Brittsan

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Douglas Morrison

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Matthew Finn

Staff

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Founder, Executive Director

Jim Brittsan

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Dive Technician

Chris Campbell

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Intern

Manuela Hissnauer

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