Ashlyn Nicholson

Ashlyn Nicholson joined The Bay Foundation in December 2025. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from California State University. Ashlyn previously worked as a Water Quality Lab Technician at the Aquarium of the Pacific, where she also served as a volunteer diver and aquarist. She is currently a part-time aquarist at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, working closely with Southern California marine fish and invertebrate species. Ashlyn is deeply passionate about white abalone restoration and is excited to contribute to its success.