More About PJ:

PJ Sieswerda carries forward the legacy of his father, Paul Sieswerda, with a deep, lifelong passion for the ocean. His love for marine life began in childhood, sparked by diving adventures and tropical fish-collecting trips around the world. From swimming with Great White Sharks at Guadalupe Island to exploring historical and cultural landmarks across the globe, PJ has always sought to connect people with the wonders of the natural world. As Visionary Director of Gotham Whale Inc., PJ is dedicated to bringing ocean conservation to life through powerful storytelling, immersive experiences, and artistic collaborations. He has produced inspirational events that celebrate marine conservation, including theatrical showings of Ocean Angels, a film highlighting his father's groundbreaking work. By merging art, performance, and education, PJ engages diverse audiences and motivates them to think globally, act locally, and protect our oceans. With a strong belief in the power of creativity to drive change, PJ works with artists, performers, and conservationists to inspire action in support of Gotham Whale's mission of research, education, and advocacy. His leadership brings fresh energy and bold vision to the future of Gotham Whale, ensuring its impact grows beyond the waters of the New York Bight and into the hearts and minds of people everywhere. Join PJ and the Gotham Whale team in making waves for marine conservation.

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A fearless founder with a dream.

Since Paul Sieswerda founded Gotham Whale, it has expanded to research the whales of NJ and NY in the waters of the NY Bight. Gotham Whale maintains a database of marine mammat sightings from their observations that started aboard the American Princess, and today includes seven whale watch companies, along with many community science contributions. Gotham Whale is proud to keep The NYC Humpback Whale Catalog which identifies individual whales from photographs of their flukes. We track the species, location, and behavior to gain insight into the whales as they come closer and closer to the Big City.

Paul was a fan of and fell in love with the oceans through watching Jacques Cousteau and became a diver at a young age. Collecting data and research for aquarium exhibits, he traveled the world from the arctic, to the Caribbean to Africa - making many friends along the way. He is the accomplished author of "Stranded," a fiction novel about a whale research organization, as well as a children's book titled, "Big Whale, Big City." Today, the team at Gotham Whale carries on Paul's legacy by growing our efforts and making an impact.

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Website: https://gothamwhale.org

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https://gothamwhale.org/wanted

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