Bioneers 2025 Conference

Katlyn Taylor

Marine Biologist

Katlyn Taylor

Katlyn Taylor, a marine biologist who works as a naturalist, guide, and U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain, has a driving passion for marine mammals and facilitating meaningful experiences with them all over the world. She got her start working in ecotourism in Monterey CA before following the whales seasonally around the U.S. and beyond and has guided expeditions in the polar regions for several years giving lectures about marine mammals and guiding people in remote areas. While in Monterey she worked for several years with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council’s vessel disturbance working group at NOAA, served on the Monterey Sustainable Hospitality Collective, and served on the board of the American Cetacean Society’s Monterey Bay Chapter. She is also the co-creator of The Whalenerd’s Podcast and co-author/co-editor of the 2024 book Wild Monterey Bay.



Panel Presentations:

Defending the Living World

March 29th | 4:45 pm to 6:00 pm