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Meet Melissa Laurino, Cape May Point Arts & Science Center’s Marine Science Advisor 

Meet Melissa Laurino, Cape May Point Arts & Science Center’s Marine Science Advisor 

From the Cape May Point Arts & Science Center

The Cape May Point Arts & Science Center is excited to welcome Melissa Laurino as its Marine Science Advisor. A Coast Guard 100-ton Master Captain and experienced marine biologist, Melissa holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Marine Biology and Data Science from Stockton University and brings extensive expertise in studying Cape May’s marine mammal populations.

Since 2011, Melissa has documented over 500 bottlenose dolphins and 230 humpback whales through photo-identification, contributing to major research efforts like the Mid-Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin Catalog and the Mid-Atlantic Humpback Whale Catalog. Her work has advanced understanding of migration patterns, population health, and seasonal behaviors of these marine mammals along New Jersey’s coast.

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