Sea Turtle Conservation & Research

Sophie Durán

Sophie Durán

Seasonal Biological Technician

Sophie joined the Sea Turtle Conservation & Research Program (STCRP) as an intern during the 2023 sea turtle season and has returned as a seasonal biological technician for 2024. 
With a passion for wildlife conservation, she graduated magna cum laude from Salisbury University with an interdisciplinary Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies. Sophie is now applying to graduate school to pursue a Master's in Marine Science focused on conservation research.
 

Education

B.A. in Salisbury University, Maryland

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