Our Good Friend...Dr David Plourd
Dr. Plourd brings this adventure to life! His complimentary presentations are not to be missed, as he brings natures wonders outside, inside so you can truly understand more what you are seeing and experiencing during your adventure. His easy-going and fun educational talks bring another added layer of enjoyment to your cruise.
Dr. Plourd’s biology degree from Pepperdine University and his M.D. from UCLA provide his scientific basis. Over thirty years of first-hand, up-close, and sometimes daring encounters with sea life provide his passion. Add to those his zest and talent for teaching, and guests will find themselves drawn in by his dramatic images, footage, and riveting commentary.
“Dr. Dave” has always been both passionate and compassionate in his career as a physician, and in his avocation as a naturalist. His enthusiasm is infectious, and his unafraid close enounters in the open ocean with whales, dolphins, and sharks makes for some very exciting viewing. Dr. Dave fervently hopes that you too will feel a refreshed sense of awe and appreciation for the ocean, and for her wondrous creatures, from tiny to tremendous.