Hi!

I’m Dani. Exploring the intertidal has been a passion of mine since 2011 when I was shown a nudibranch at a Seattle beach. Since then I’ve dedicated hours and hours to learning about them, finding them, and photographing them.

I learned how the intertidal ecosystem works, what creatures call it home, and how to help protect it.

In 2018 I began volunteering with the Seattle Aquarium’s Beach Naturalist program. The training we received was amazing. I have hundreds of hours of instruction, hands-on training, and field experience.

After moving to the Oregon Coast, I worked as a Rocky Shore Interpreter with the Haystack Rock Awareness Program, teaching people about the intertidal wonders on the north Oregon Coast. Helping people explore and learn about this unique ecosystem remains my passion.

In 2026, I started my own private guided tide pool tours. When scheduling, we will discuss your experience tide pooling, and what you most want to see/find/do. Whether you’re a novice wanting to learn more, or an experienced tide pooler looking to explore a new section of coast, I have a custom guided experience you will love.