The SLEWTHS project was founded on the idea of a cooperative relationship between sea lions and people. This forms the important foundation and common denominator for all the research performed by the project. Trained sea lions perform cooperative research  on everything from sea lion physiology to gray whale behavior. 

An informal educational experience allows long term personnel to learn in depth concepts through active participation in the training and animal husbandry at the facility. This job training volunteer program gives participants an extensive background in marine mammal training techniques, effective research techniques (good questioning, experimental design, critical analysis), animal husbandry, public speaking and demonstration experiences, veterinary medicine, scientific writing, management skills, facility operations and maintenance, community outreach and awareness, and team oriented working habits.

Keywords: Science; sea lions; marine mammals; research; collaboration; animal husbandry; animals; volunteer

Contact: Stefani Skrovan