The Story Behind the Ecosystems First Logo

The story begins in 1983, we were preparing the charter vessel M/V Georgina to conduct sonar research in Glacier Bay Alaska when a humpback whale decided to pay us an unusual visit.   This whale not only sought out our vessel, it circled and performed numerous acrobatics, seemingly to provide exclusive entertainment.  We reluctantly elected to go to work even though it seemed ready to perform all day.  After moving on, we were contacted by another member of our team on a vessel a mile away who got similar treatment. We later heard this whale was known as "Garfunkel" to the whale observation team.

Admittedly there could be better pictures of whales, however this occasion represents a moment in time...a time that appeals to personal aspiration. 

 

Behind the wording: "Why we do, What we do"

The wording: "Why we do, What we do" were chosen to reflect the Ecosystems First Patriot's sense of dedication.  Also, a closer examination conveys the impression of immersion, to symbolize an altruistic attitude, and immersion into all the issues. 

Our sonar research survey design was generally conducted independent of whale behavior, so encounters with humpback whales were incidental, usually distant and uneventful; however, this occasion was the exception...

               

well...there have been a couple of other exceptional occasions to remember too!