Antonio Mignucci
Antonio A. Mignucci (born 1964 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a biological oceanographer and veterinary technician specializing in the biology, management and conservation of marine mammals. He is the founder of the international non-profit conservation organization Red Caribeña de Varamientos (Caribbean Stranding Network) dedicated to the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of injured or stranded marine mammals, sea turtle and sea birds. As a scientist, Mignucci is an expert in endangered tropical marine mammals and a specialist in the West Indian manatee, and since 2009, the director of the Puerto Rico Manatee Conservation Center.
Antonio A. Mignucci-Giannoni | |
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| Born | Antonio A. Mignucci-Giannoni San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Education | Penn Foster College (AS) Colorado State University (BS) University of Rhode Island (MA) University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (PhD) |
| Occupation(s) | Scientist, Veterinary Technician |
| Years active | 1985-present |
| Known for | Marine species conservation and health |
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