Celebrating the Life of Caroline Gibson
The Salish Sea is a better place because of all that Caroline Gibson gave during her lifetime. She worked selflessly to build a diverse community of passionate individuals, organizations, and agencies who are committed to restoring its coastlines, cleaning its waters, and preserving its habitat. All so wildlife and humans can enjoy the Salish Sea’s life-sustaining benefits for generations to come.
During her career in the Northwest Straits, Caroline served as a member of the Jefferson Marine Resources Committee, as the Marine Program Manager at the Northwest Straits Commission, and as Executive Director of the Northwest straits Foundation. Her spark and passion inspired others to not just talk about marine conservation, but to roll up their sleeves and do it!
She formed the Salish Sea International Kelp Alliance increasing awareness, understanding and support for kelp as critical habitat. She worked with commercial fisherman on ways to reduce lost gear and mitigate impacts to marine wildlife. And, she was great storyteller developing shared values and relationships.
Caroline’s spirit filled a room. You didn’t have to know her to feel it, she simply radiated a joy for thinking, learning, and sharing life on a different frequency than the rest of us.
Looking out on the blue waters of the Salish Sea there’s comfort in knowing her spirit will always be there, and her work will be carried on.
~ Don Hunger, Executive Director of Northwest Straits Foundation
In honor of the enduring legacy Caroline Gibson made to the Salish Sea, the Northwest Straits Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Caroline Gibson Scholarship in Marine Studies. It supports the next generation of marine conservationists through applied academic scholarships in science, policy and management for sustaining the Salish Sea.
Our goal is to establish a permanent fund for granting annual scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students. Please join us as founding donors for the Caroline Gibson Scholarship in Marine Studies. Together, we'll carry on her enduring passion, inspiration and commitment to healthy marine waters.
The first scholarships will be awarded during the 2021-22 academic year.
For more information, visit the scholarship page here.
