Episode 15: Spreading Diversity and Inclusion in Science Through Sharks

<p>Melissa Cristina Márquez is a marine biologist in Perth Australia, and her work focuses on the behavior, ecology and conservation of Chondrichthyans (sharks, skates, rays and chimaeras). She's the founder of <a href="https://www.finsunited.co.nz/">The Fins United Initiative</a>, an organization focused on the education and conservation programming for Chondrichthyans. They've connected with youth-serving organizations and schools in all 50 USA states as well as over 12 countries. She's also a freelance writer for Forbes and hosts a podcast (ConCiencia Azul) where she interviews Spanish-speaking marine scientists, conservationists, grad students, and photographers. In addition to everything previously mentioned, she also has authored a children's series that will be hitting shelves in early 2021.</p>