Dr. Andrea Marshall: The Queen of Mantas
Podcast Episode #62
Andrea is the co-founder of Marine Megafauna Foundation, studying manta ray populations worldwide in order to protect and conserve these ocean giants. She was the first person to ever study manta rays for her PhD, discovered an entirely new species of manta, created a manta ray photo database encouraging citizen science, and has been highly influential in getting the need for manta conservation recognized globally. She is truly the Queen of Mantas!
Follow Andrea on Instagram, visit Marine Megafauna Foundation’s website to learn more about her work, visit Ray of Hope Expedition’s website to join her on expedition, and contribute manta ID photos to Manta Matcher.
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Dr. Greg Rouse: Marine biologist discovering new species
Podcast Episode #13
Greg is a marine biologist frequently discovering new species of ocean organisms like bone eating worms and ruby seadragons. His work to better understand the evolutionary history of marine species largely contributes to our growing knowledge of the ocean and how to protect it. Hear about what it’s like to discover and name new species, and why Greg prides himself on taking beautiful imagery of his live minute subjects.
Visit Greg’s lab website to learn more about his work, check out his Scripps Institution of Oceanography profile, and read about how they discovered the new Ruby Seadragon!
