Melissa Cristina Marquez

Contributor|Science

Known as the "Mother of Sharks," I'm a Latina marine biologist who has a lot of labels: science communicator, conservationist, author, educator, podcaster, television presenter. You might have seen me on Discovery Channel's Shark Week, National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, heard my

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Exploring Whale Shark Presence In The Bahamas

The lack of comprehensive data on whale sharks in this region poses a significant concern, especially considering its importance for global tourism and the potential role of the Bahamas in their migratory routes.

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373 viewsJul 3, 2024

From Sea To Tree: The Mystery Of An Ancient Shark Parasite In Amber

This find has left paleontologists scratching their heads, trying to piece together how it went from sea to tree.

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42,794 viewsJul 1, 2024

You’re Gonna Need A Bigger Catalog: Cape Cod’s Great White Shark Population Keeps Growing

In 2023 alone, the AWSC team identified 36 new individuals from footage captured during research trips off the Cape.

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4,878 viewsJun 30, 2024

Ancient Stingray Sculpture Rewrites The History Of Human Art

Researchers have uncovered a 130,000-year-old sand sculpture of a stingray near Still Bay, South Africa, challenging previous timelines of human artistic expression.

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179 viewsJun 26, 2024

California Shark Warning System In Jeopardy Due To Budget Cuts

As the deadline for state funding looms ever closer, the fate of Southern California's shark warning system hangs in the balance.