At Sea View Marine Sciences, our team comprises highly skilled professionals with extensive experience in marine research, environmental assessments, and marine mammal protection. Our experts bring a diverse range of backgrounds and deep knowledge of the marine environment to every project we undertake.
Dr. Anna Hall is a distinguished zoologist with over 30 years of expertise in marine resource studies, specializing in the cold waters of the eastern North Pacific. Renowned for her comprehensive knowledge of environmental assessments, Dr. Hall has led everything from baseline studies to senior reviews of effects assessments, working closely with regulatory bodies and Indigenous Nations to ensure compliance and effective management.
Her extensive experience in marine mammal mitigation is matched by her credentials as a Registered Professional Biologist in the College of Applied Biologists and her in-depth expertise in underwater acoustics. Dr. Hall has worked alongside First Nations communities, developing and delivering specialized training programs, and has established strong, collaborative relationships with commercial mariners, researchers, and conservationists.
Dr. Hall’s environmental monitoring and mitigation efforts span a global footprint, with significant contributions in regions such as British Columbia, Alaska, Washington, California, Mexico, Arctic Canada, France, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. She is a Certified Protected Species Observer and a Professional Marine Mammal Observer, with a deep passion for studying small cetaceans, particularly the harbour porpoise, which she has been researching for over three decades.
A highly sought-after expert, Dr. Hall has been consulted on international porpoise conservation projects, including in China, and has contributed to several high-profile research expeditions for the critically endangered vaquita in the Sea of Cortez. Her work is instrumental in advancing marine conservation on a global scale.
Chris Hall brings more than 30 years of experience in the commercial marine industry. Holding a 60-ton Master Limited License through Transport Canada, Chris has extensive hands-on knowledge of coastal vessels and systems. Over his 25-year career managing commercial vessels, Chris has become renowned for his ability to solve complex marine system challenges.
A highly experienced wildlife observer, Chris has spent countless hours studying marine species, including South African penguins, humpback whales, and the critically endangered Vaquita porpoise of the Sea of Cortez. His expertise also extends to small cetaceans and marine mammal bioacoustics, and he has contributed to numerous environmental monitoring and marine mammal mitigation projects. Chris has worked in diverse waters including those of British Columbia, Washington, France, Mexico, Central America, California, and the Galapagos Islands, and has contributed to academic research, industrial baseline studies, and marine construction projects.
Mika Ogilvie is a marine biologist with over 15 years of commercial experience in the Salish Sea, specializing in marine mammal research and conservation. She conducted her M.Sc. research on southern resident killer whales at Royal Roads University and has since expanded her expertise through fieldwork across both the northern and southern hemispheres.
Her extensive field experience includes studying marine mammals in the waters of British Columbia, Washington, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. Mika has served as a First Mate and biologist aboard ecotourism vessels globally, with a focus on the marine mammals of Juan de Fuca Strait and surrounding regions. She is proficient in identifying all marine mammal species and is skilled in photo-identification techniques to track individual animals.
As a Professional Marine Mammal Observer, Protected Species Observer, and researcher with Sea View Marine Sciences, Mika brings invaluable experience to the team. She holds a B.Sc. in Biology and an M.Sc. in Environment and Management, combining her academic background with a wealth of hands-on expertise in marine mammal conservation.
Bethany Matlock holds a Master of Science in Marine Biology from the University of Essex, focusing on tropical corals and fish in open ocean systems. Her experience spans the UK, Costa Rica, the US, and Canada, with expertise in water quality analysis, freshwater species identification, gas chromatography, equipment calibration, and biometric data collection from turtles. A certified Protected Species Observer and experienced Marine Mammal Observer, Bethany brings strong skills in laboratory work, data analysis, and administration. Her fieldwork includes working at Department of National Defence sites, and on in-water construction projects. She has extensive experience in marine mammal monitoring, water quality sampling, and marine species identification. Bethany has also supported the Pacheedaht First Nation science team with marine environmental monitoring in the Juan de Fuca Strait and Swiftsure Bank area, ensuring accurate, concise reports are delivered efficiently.
Christina Carrières is an Indigenous French-Canadian with Métis status, from the Huron-Wendat Nation in Québec. Fluent in French, English, and proficient in Spanish, she has over 20 years of experience as a Wildlife Specialist and Environmental Monitor. Her expertise spans terrestrial, freshwater, and marine wildlife, from hummingbirds to polar bears, and includes oiled wildlife response and water quality sampling. Christina has international experience, and has built strong relationships with First Nations across Canada. She is skilled in data collection, field reporting, and presentations in both French and English. Additionally, Christina teaches the Indigenous Marine Mammal Situational Awareness course and has extensive experience with environmental monitoring on DND sites, marine mammals, underwater acoustics, and coastal construction projects, including work with the Squamish Nation and various BC projects.
