Doug Thompson, founder of DolphinWorks, is an accomplished author, ecologist, internationally recognized naturalist, expedition leader, lecturer, award-winning film maker, photojournalist and above all, a man at peace with the planet – dedicated to keeping our Earth the best it can be.

Doug’s refreshing viewpoint and inspiring lectures are welcomed time and again by universities, corporations, world- class resorts and retreats. Doug has also organized and led over one hundred long-range natural history expeditions, from Mexico to New Zealand, hosting some of the world’s most influential leaders and decision makers. As a marine naturalist, he enjoys worldwide credibility as a leader in experiential research with whales, dolphins, and other marine life. His understanding of our place on this planet brings a deep, rich history of our connection to the sea.

Doug is the author of “Whales, Touching the Mystery”, an account of the unprecedented interaction between humans and the gray whales of Mexico’s San Ignacio Lagoon.