Jennifer Olbers

Jennifer Olbers obtained her PhD degree from the University of Cape Town in taxonomy and marine biogeography. Jennifer worked at the Oceanographic Research Institute while completing her MSc degree and gained experience in benthic monitoring and aquaculture practices.

She joined Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, as a marine ecologist where she was involved in the implementation and coordination of various marine and coastal monitoring programmes. She also coordinated the KZN Marine Animal Stranding Network in which all marine stranded animals were managed along the KZN coastline.

Jennifer joined the WILDTRUST in August 2020 as a marine conservation scientist to support the Shark and Ray Protection project. Jennifer’s passion lies in biodiversity, taxonomy and wildlife crime.

Jennifer obtains a great deal of satisfaction in that there is rarely a dull moment in marine science. Nothing remains static from day to day, from the shape of the shoreline to the knowledge gained.