Melissa Cristina MárquezMelissa Cristina Márquez is a fiercely proud Hispanic marine biologist, wildlife educator, professional speaker and presenter, and freelance environmental contributor. Recently, she was featured on Shark Week 2019, named one of BBC's 100 Influential nd Inspirational Women of 2018, and gave a TEDx talk on sharks and female scientists. She received her bachelor's degree in marine ecology and conservation from New College of Florida and a master's from Victoria University. Read More Read Less