Mps Elizabeth Schumacher (Beth)

Elizabeth (Beth) Schumacher is a Marine Mammal Specialist II at Gulf World Marine Park since January 2021, where responsibilities include leading research projects aimed at mitigating maladaptive behavior among the bottlenose dolphin population. Previously, Beth worked at Dolphin Connection, conducting interactive guest programs with dolphins and overseeing SCUBA operations while ensuring water quality compliance with USDA standards. Beth began the career at Gulf World Marine Park as a Marine Mammal Specialist I and also served as an intern in various animal care, training, and research roles at organizations such as Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, and Seal Rescue Ireland. Elizabeth holds a Master of Professional Science degree in Marine Mammal Science from the University of Miami and a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Biology from the University of North Carolina Wilmington.