About the Author

Renowned for his world-famous Whaling Wall murals, marine-life artist Wyland has been a leading advocate in the effort to protect the world's ocean resources for more than 25 years. Wyland has been recognized for his environmental education efforts by the National Educator's Association, the United Nations, and public and private environmental organizations around the world. Wyland is the creator of the Wyland Ocean Challenge, a free nationwide marine-life art and science educational curriculum in partnership with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (University of California, San Diego). It is estimated that Wyland's work is seen by one billion people every year.