"I am thankful for everything I learned and every experience in which I have been involved during my internship. I hope everything is well in ORCA and that the end of the sea lion season is good."

JULIETTE VOCANSON
Intern 2019 from Toulouse, France.

"Being here at ORCA has change my life."

CLAIRE STEPCHEW
Intern 2019 from Marshall Islands, current Associate Researcher.

"Dr. Carlos, thank you so much for organizing the expeditions, leading the team and taking time to train and inform us of the importance of the ocean and marine wildlife. I look forward to working with you and expanding my experience and knowledge at ORCA."

JAMES CARRINGTON
Intern 2018 from Utah, United States, and current Associate Researcher.

"To receive my certificate gave me great peace of mind and joy to know that I did things well and that I have the doors open at ORCA, because it is an organization for which, in addition to having immense affection, I do respect and admire. Returning to Peru had its risks and sacrifices but in the end, the personal and academic reward was worth it, thank you very much!"

MANUELA ECHEVERRI
Intern 2018 and 2019 from Medellin, Colombia.

"The opportunity of this experience helped me fine tune my skills as an observor and a theorist. You're one of the best teachers I've ever had Dr. Carlos. I will keep this experience with me wherever my field takes me."

ASHLEY CORBIN
Intern 2018 from New York, United States.

"Excellent! The knowledge acquired from experience and not only from a book was great, it is more than the theory but the use of theory in practice. Thanks to the field work I could understood the role of veterinary sciences in public health, the animals and the marine environment. This is a new experience that enhances the personal growth and I am happy that it is something for benefit."

ARANTXA LAINEZ
Intern 2018 from La Libertad, El Salvador.

"With ORCA I continued learning, how to prioritize measures in an emergency and how important cooperation between schools, the public and the government(s) is. Most importantly, the lesson of trusting in your own abilities, especially when embarking on a path yet untrodden. You might always stay the weird one, but every step is worth it, and people walking behind you will be grateful for trail you've blazed and the new turns you can indicate."

KSENIA OREKHOVA
Intern 2018 from Russia.

"Thank you so much for this one-in-a-lifetime experience, I learned a lot and I will truly never forget it! I will be telling all this stories for the rest of my life! I was also very happy to explore a lot of Peru and I loved learning about all the marine mammals around."

ALLIE MILLER
Volunteer 2018 from Iowa, United States.

"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking me in and making me part of the ORCA family. I truly appreciate your mentorship. I have had the most amazing experience and learning so much abot the environmental importance of the 'lobo marino'. Muchas gracias!"

SARAH ROSEN
Volunteer 2017 from Alaska, U.S.A.