“The sea keeps its own time, and so did he.”

Walter Nathaniel Hayes

June 12, 1950 - March 8, 2024 (73 years old)

Born on June 12, 1950 in Monterey, California

Passed away on March 8, 2024 in Big Sur, California

About

Walter Nathaniel Hayes spent nearly forty years studying the tide pools and kelp forests of the Central California coast as a marine biologist. He was happiest with his boots in the surf, a thermos of coffee at his side, and a notebook full of observations about the otters and cormorants he considered old friends.

Quick Facts

Born in

Monterey, California

Lived in

Big Sur, California

Occupation

Marine Biologist

Relationship status

Married

Faith

Christian — Protestant

Favorite Quote

The ocean doesn't hurry, yet everything gets done.
— Lao Tzu

Known For

CuriousPatientDevotedGentle

Favorites

Song

Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay

Movie

The Old Man and the Sea

Food

Grilled sand dabs

Place

Pfeiffer Beach

Sports Team

San Francisco Giants

Hobby

Wooden boat building

Color

Ocean blue

Book

Moby-Dick

Important Dates

Birth Date

June 12, 1950

Wedding Anniversary

September 16, 1978

Date of Passing

March 8, 2024