Sea Turtle Biologist, Oman
Jasmine was raised in Derbyshire, a landlocked county in the United Kingdom. Despite this, she developed a profound fascination with marine life through her father’s extensive collection of National Geographic magazines accumulated over decades.
Nurturing this interest, Jasmine went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and a Master’s degree in Climatology, during which she also obtained diving and boating qualifications in the UK. Her academic focus included historical and contemporary atmospheric conditions and their impacts on terrestrial, marine, and human ecosystems, which further fuelled her keen interest in marine conservation.
Following her graduation, Jasmine began her conservation career with projects in Iceland and Australia. In 2018, she moved to the Seychelles, where she spent five years engaged in shark and turtle research. Collaborating with a range of organisations, including government agencies and NGOs, her work involved sea turtle tracking, nest monitoring, excavations, and photo identification for hawksbill and green sea turtles. This research was instrumental in redefining marine park boundaries and identifying critical nesting sites for protection, deepening her commitment to sea turtle conservation.
While in the Seychelles, Jasmine also participated in cetacean identification projects in the Canary Islands to enhance understanding of cetacean populations and their dynamics. After her time in the Seychelles, she worked in Madagascar with National Park Services, assisting in the initiation of marine conservation research projects.
In June 2024, Jasmine joined ORP as a Sea Turtle Biologist & Guest Educator in Oman. Her role involves researching the local sea turtle population, addressing ghost gear issues, and contributing to coral reef restoration efforts at Six Senses Zighy Bay.
