Sea Turtle Biologist, Noonu Atoll
Originally from the South West of England, Jack Wiggin’s lifelong fascination with wildlife and the natural world led him to pursue a career in marine conservation.
Jack is a qualified PADI Divemaster and holds a FdSc in Animal Conservation from the University of Plymouth as well as a BSc in Marine Biology from the University of Exeter. His Bachelor’s dissertation focused on investigating the effects of nest
dynamics on the survival, morphology and occurrence of congenital malformations in green turtle hatchlings.
Over the past eight years, Jack has worked on sea turtle conservation and research projects around the globe including in Cyprus, Montserrat, Ascension Island, Turks and Caicos, and Saudi Arabia, where he gained experience working with green, hawksbill, and loggerhead turtles.
Jack is also a PhD researcher at the University of Exeter, where
his research focuses on sea turtle conservation and ecology in the United Kingdom Overseas Territories.
In July 2024, Jack joined ORP as the Sea Turtle Biologist & Guest Educator in Seychelles. His role involved researching the foraging and nesting ecology of sea turtles in the area, with a focus on photo identification of individuals, and carrying out educational outreach initiatives with guests and the local community.
In May 2025, transferred to Maldives, where he is looking after Noonu Atoll Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Centre, as well as conduction nesting and population research.
