Participants were Mark Nelson a biologist with ADF&G and Kathy Frost a retired biologist and long-time cooperator of the Tribe on several previous seal tagging efforts. One large vessel captained by John Goodwin and 2 smaller vessels captained by Boyuk Goodwin and Frank Garfield along with crew members Edward Ahyakak and Pearl Goodwin made up the local catch team. Denali Whiting was hired as the videographer/photographer through an internship with Caleb Scholars Program at Kawerak. Alex Whiting provided logistical assistance and overall project coordination/administration.