Beastie Series - a journey, a place, a traveling group, a search for betterment of all living things.
Seven Seas Seekers
Seven seas seekers. Ceramic sculpture installation. Helen Shafer Garcia 2024
These seekers show their strength and determination to survive in an ever changing climate, altering their homes and presenting offerings of ancient traditions.
They are a peaceful group. The names derive from important scientists, Marine biologists, environmental scientists, and deep sea explorers.
Anthony. Anthony dreams of plentiful fish and sea cucumbers. He likes to carry an extra shell or two to help search for meals on the on the seafloor.
Anthony Fischback. Research Wildlife Biologist -Walrus Conservation.1989-1990 Fulbright Scholar, Bayreuth, Germany
Applying wildlife biology tools, including satellite imagery interpretation and telemetry, to address Pacific walrus conservation problems.
$475.00
Nancy. Nancy has a beautiful top fin. Flowing through the water, she explores new oceans to survive.
Nancy Knowlton- marine biology Scripps La Jolla.
a marine ecologist who has rapidly advanced the field of coral reef biology, has revolutionized studies of reef bleaching and species evolution and identification.
The prestigious National Academy of Sciences has elected Nancy as an adjunct professor at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego and founding director of the groundbreaking Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation (CMBC) at Scripps.
$90.00
Ruth. Ruth is a Piper/Garfish who loves to swim around New Zealand seagrass meadows and shallow reefs.
Dr. Ruth Gates-
was the Director of the Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology and the first woman to be President of the International Society for Reef Studies. She Pioneered work in Jamaica that connected coral bleaching and increasing water temperatures, and determined that there is genetic diversity in zooxanthellae, or the algae that live in many coral species.
$90.00
Henry Periwinkle. Henry is a Periwinkle (Littorina littoreathe gastropod. Henry enjoys a simple life cruising the tide pools and grazing on algae on the rocks.
Henry Bryant Bigelow- Marine Biologist
The development of marine science was his recognition of the interdependence of the physics, chemistry, and biology of the sea.
90.00
Debbie. Debbie is a south African penguin who enjoys silverside fish as a special treat. She strives to be strong and independent so she changed her beak from her natural color. She lives on the southern rocky coast with the colony.
Debbie Denton - San Diego Zoo senior wildlife caretaker penguins.
Debbie was chosen to be part of the San Diego Zoo team to travel to South Africa and assist South African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds, in chick rearing, to strengthen and support the San Diego Zoo relationship with the rescue organization. The region has dealt with climate water current changes and a catastrophic oil spill in 2000.
275.00
Denise and Chelsea. These Companions are holding shell offerings in hopes for good health, and abundant foods. Denise the dolphin gives Chelsea rides to new destinations better suited for her survival.
Dr. Denise Herzing,
Founder and Research Director of the Wild Dolphin Project, has completed almost 4 decades of long-term study of the Atlantic spotted dolphins inhabiting Bahamian waters
Dr. Chelsea Bennice
A marine biologist based in Riviera Beach, Florida who studies the large octopus population around Blue Heron Bridge at Phil Foster Park. Her research focuses on how two octopus species can coexist, arm flexibility, and the octopus skin microbiome.
$350.00
Giovanni. Giovanni loves birds and offers very short rides as he surfaces. The birds share stories from faraway lands.
Giovanni Bearzi. Holds a Laurea in Biological Sciences. His studies have been made of Mediterranean cetaceans since 1986, to promote their protection and reduce human impact on marine ecosystems.
He founded and directed a dolphin research and conservation program in Croatia,
$350.00
Colleen. Colleen has many friends. Jasper and Birdy are visiting in hopes of information in Colleen’s neighborhood.
Colleen Young- Environmental scientist - sea otters
Environmental Scientist for CDFW’s Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) Marine Wildlife Veterinary Care and Research Center in Santa Cruz. Her primary job duties include oil spill contingency planning for sea otters and other marine wildlife, maintaining response equipment and working as part of the Wildlife Recovery team during spills.Jack Ames- sea otters. pioneer of sea otter science
$275.00
Rachel. Rachel collects adornments as head coverings and accessories for her outfit. She is looking quite smart and looking well protected with her extra warm coat.
Rachel Carson - environmentalistAmerican marine biologist, writer, and conservationist whose sea trilogy and book Silent Spring are credited with advancing marine conservation and the global environmental movement.
aquatic biologist with the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries
$275.00
Jacques. Jacques has a tremendous job navigating the waters for his friends to find better suited seas for survival. The carousel holds a variety of fishes who swim near him for safety.
Jacques Cousteau - explorer.
French naval officer, ocean explorer, filmmaker, and author Jacques Cousteau is known for his extensive undersea investigations and for co-inventing the first fully automatic compressed-air Aqua-Lung. His explorations were the subject of award-winning documentaries and TV shows as well as popular books. In addition, he was active in marine conservation.
$950.00
Karyn. Karyn and her children offer gifts in hopes of a better climate that will help them survive. She carries shells and other adornments to use as tools and amulets that tell stories.
Karyn Rode PH. D
Research Wildlife Biologist. Conducts studies focused on the ecology, physiology, and behavior of large mammals to understand their response to environmental change, identify what environmental or ecological factors (e.g., prey availability, winter temperature, ice availability, etc.) most influence whether a population increases, decreases, or is stable, and to maintain positive wildlife-human interactions.
Karyn and 3 Baby bears
$ 600.00
Hans. Hans migrates through different seas exploring better suited climates. He often finds old friends along the way.
Hans Hass was an Austrian biologist and underwater diving pioneer. He was known mainly for being among the first scientists to popularize coral reefs, stingrays, octopuses and sharks. He pioneered the making of documentaries filmed underwater and led the development of a type of rebreather.
$90.00
Michelle. Michelle lives at the shores of Aotearoa New Zealand. She is a Korora penguin who comes ashore at nighttime and enjoys shoaling fish, squid and crustaceans. She is a “good little diver”, thus her scientific name ‘Eudyptula’.
Michelle Laurie is an associate Professor of Antarctic Marine Science in Te Kura Aronukurangi (School of Earth & Environment) at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha (University of Canterbury), Aotearoa New Zealand - she focuses on interdisciplinary tools, such as GIS and high-resolution satellite imagery, to study spatial and population dynamics of penguins, seals, & cougars - species facing substantial conservation challenges as both the physical and social environments change across the world.
$275.00
