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Kimberly Murray in jean jacket at waterfront.
Kimberly Murray
Independent Scientist (Affiliate)
Northeast Fisheries Science Center
Protected Species Division
Conservation Ecology Branch
Wildlife ecology, protected species bycatch, scientific communications, creative writing
Email: ktylerm@gmail.com

Kimberly Murray

Independent Scientist (Affiliate)

Kimberly Murray retired from NOAA in 2025, after serving 23 years in the Protected Species Division at NOAA Fisheries in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Formerly, she led the Seal Ecology and Assessment Program and was responsible for coordinating research into the abundance, distribution, foraging ecology, and mortality of seal populations in the Northwest Atlantic, with a focus on gray and harbor seals. In addition to leading the Seal Program, Kimberly conducted research on the bycatch of threatened and endangered sea turtles in commercial fishing operations.  Currently, Kimberly is employed part-time by Azura Consulting LLC, to assist in pinniped field research, and also continues to serve in an independent capacity as a consultant for several international scientific organizations. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a Masters of Environmental Management degree from Duke University. In her free time, she practices creative writing, enjoys traveling, and volunteers for several environmental non-profit organizations in Southeastern Massachusetts.