Dolphin Research Center
Samantha Synan is an experienced professional with a background in animal care, hospitality, and environmental conservation. Currently employed as a Bartender at Hawks Cay Resort since September 2019, Samantha is responsible for serving food and drinks while maintaining bar cleanliness. Concurrently, as an intern at the Dolphin Research Center, Samantha has gained hands-on experience with marine mammals, assisting in training sessions and public presentations. Prior experience includes serving as an Invasive Species Field Assistant at Rice Creek Field Station, where Samantha focused on plant management across a significant area, and as a Lifeguard for the Belchertown Recreational Department, providing swimming instruction and safety supervision. Samantha holds a Master of Arts in Animal Behavior and Ethology from Hunter College and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the State University of New York at Oswego.
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Dolphin Research Center
Dolphin Research center is a not-for-profit education and research facility that is home to a colony of dolphins and sea lions. Located in the heart of the Florida Keys on Grassy Key, our animals live in a natural environment in the Florida Bay. Since establishment in 1984, Dolphin Research Center remains dedicated to teaching, learning, and caring for marine mammals and the environment we share. We accomplish this through a variety of public education programs and non-invasive research projects, and by active involvement with the marine mammal care community throughout the world.