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Stefani Wurts Skrovan has been working
as a marine animal trainer since 1990. She received her
Bachelor's degree in Marine Biology from University of
California, Santa Cruz in 1993. Stefani began volunteering
at Long Marine Laboratory as an undergraduate, and after
graduating she was hired on as full time staff. |
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years she has worked with sea lions, bottlenose dolphins,
seals and parrots. She moved to Moss Landing Marine Labs
with the SLEWTHS project, first as a senior trainer, and
later as head trainer, and now as Curator of Animals,
helping to build the new facility in 1998. As the Curator
of Animals, Stefani is active in helping design and implement
all facets of SLEWTHS, including animals, staff, facility
and educational programs. |
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Stefani has been a professional
member of the International Marine Animal Trainers Association
(IMATA) since 1993 and the Marine Mammal Society since
1999.
She has helped prepare and give numerous professional
presentations, including award-winning presentations
in both formal and poster categories. Stefani looks
forward to continuing her career working with animals
of all types on the cutting edge of animal behavior
and research.
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