Melissa Cristina Márquez (she/her/ella)
@melissacmarquez.bsky.social
Multi-hyphenate #LatinainSTEM
TV presenter
Author
Wildlife educator & marine scientist 🦈
TV presenter
Author
Wildlife educator & marine scientist 🦈
My latest Substack article is all about... well, *gestures to all this*
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February 10, 2025 at 2:02 AM
My latest Substack article is all about... well, *gestures to all this*
open.substack.com/pub/melissac...
open.substack.com/pub/melissac...
Coming soon to my feeds... which one are you most excited for?
January 18, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Coming soon to my feeds... which one are you most excited for?
I did the trend (finally). Did I do it right?
January 17, 2025 at 1:26 AM
I did the trend (finally). Did I do it right?
And last few recommendations out of 10 free ways to help the authors in your life! What would YOU add to this list?
January 17, 2025 at 12:23 AM
And last few recommendations out of 10 free ways to help the authors in your life! What would YOU add to this list?
And another couple of ways to help your favorite authors for free...
January 17, 2025 at 12:23 AM
And another couple of ways to help your favorite authors for free...
I'm often asked how the public can support authors without buying their books (we get it- times are tough). There are PLENTY of ways... but here are my top 10 faves.
January 17, 2025 at 12:23 AM
I'm often asked how the public can support authors without buying their books (we get it- times are tough). There are PLENTY of ways... but here are my top 10 faves.
Thrilled to be selected as one of Australia’s #SuperstarsOfSTEM! 🎉
Honored to join an amazing cohort smashing stereotypes & showcasing the diverse faces of STEM. Grateful to Science & Technology AU for this opportunity to inspire & amplify important stories! 🌟 #STEM #ScienceCommunication
Honored to join an amazing cohort smashing stereotypes & showcasing the diverse faces of STEM. Grateful to Science & Technology AU for this opportunity to inspire & amplify important stories! 🌟 #STEM #ScienceCommunication
December 11, 2024 at 10:45 AM
Thrilled to be selected as one of Australia’s #SuperstarsOfSTEM! 🎉
Honored to join an amazing cohort smashing stereotypes & showcasing the diverse faces of STEM. Grateful to Science & Technology AU for this opportunity to inspire & amplify important stories! 🌟 #STEM #ScienceCommunication
Honored to join an amazing cohort smashing stereotypes & showcasing the diverse faces of STEM. Grateful to Science & Technology AU for this opportunity to inspire & amplify important stories! 🌟 #STEM #ScienceCommunication
A weird connection, but I promise that lessons from the Wicked musical can translate into conservation efforts!
November 19, 2024 at 7:18 AM
A weird connection, but I promise that lessons from the Wicked musical can translate into conservation efforts!
In response to declining small pelagic fish stocks, artisanal fishers along Ghana's Dangme coast have shifted their focus to shark fishing, driven by the arrival of migrant fishers from the country's western region.
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October 21, 2024 at 5:35 AM
In response to declining small pelagic fish stocks, artisanal fishers along Ghana's Dangme coast have shifted their focus to shark fishing, driven by the arrival of migrant fishers from the country's western region.
www.forbes.com/sites/meliss...
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Post an absolutely FREEZING shark tagging mission return. It was a success, though! And look at that view. You can see what we were tagging on the brand new show, #OceanXplorers, available now on DisneyPlus, Hulu, and NatGeo TV
📷: Mario Tadinac
📷: Mario Tadinac
August 28, 2024 at 5:58 AM
Post an absolutely FREEZING shark tagging mission return. It was a success, though! And look at that view. You can see what we were tagging on the brand new show, #OceanXplorers, available now on DisneyPlus, Hulu, and NatGeo TV
📷: Mario Tadinac
📷: Mario Tadinac
After THREE YEARS of filming, editing, and everything in between... this project finally sees the light of day. Have you watched #OceanXplorers yet? Let me know your thoughts!
August 19, 2024 at 2:03 PM
After THREE YEARS of filming, editing, and everything in between... this project finally sees the light of day. Have you watched #OceanXplorers yet? Let me know your thoughts!
And part 2!
July 31, 2024 at 7:12 AM
And part 2!
You all really liked my post about the Olympic events that sharks would medal in... and in my sleep deprivation hallucinating brain, I wondered what other outrageous events sharks would medal in. The difference this time? WRONG ANSWERS ONLY.
Enjoy.
I sure did. (Part 1)
Enjoy.
I sure did. (Part 1)
July 31, 2024 at 7:11 AM
You all really liked my post about the Olympic events that sharks would medal in... and in my sleep deprivation hallucinating brain, I wondered what other outrageous events sharks would medal in. The difference this time? WRONG ANSWERS ONLY.
Enjoy.
I sure did. (Part 1)
Enjoy.
I sure did. (Part 1)
I feel like the last two years we’ve been in a Taylor Swift era.
A Beyoncé era.
An era defined by rampant consumerism and the relentless pursuit of convenience.
Whoops. Caught you off guard there, didn’t I? I get DEEP in my latest FREE Substack: buff.ly/3RMLFrx
A Beyoncé era.
An era defined by rampant consumerism and the relentless pursuit of convenience.
Whoops. Caught you off guard there, didn’t I? I get DEEP in my latest FREE Substack: buff.ly/3RMLFrx
July 2, 2024 at 1:09 AM
I feel like the last two years we’ve been in a Taylor Swift era.
A Beyoncé era.
An era defined by rampant consumerism and the relentless pursuit of convenience.
Whoops. Caught you off guard there, didn’t I? I get DEEP in my latest FREE Substack: buff.ly/3RMLFrx
A Beyoncé era.
An era defined by rampant consumerism and the relentless pursuit of convenience.
Whoops. Caught you off guard there, didn’t I? I get DEEP in my latest FREE Substack: buff.ly/3RMLFrx
A sneak peek of the upcoming posts coming to my Instagram & Facebook 👀
What topics and content would you like to see more of on my platform?
What topics and content would you like to see more of on my platform?
June 20, 2024 at 12:11 AM
A sneak peek of the upcoming posts coming to my Instagram & Facebook 👀
What topics and content would you like to see more of on my platform?
What topics and content would you like to see more of on my platform?
I just had to share a heartwarming moment that has made my day - a friend spotted my debut picture book, "Mother of Sharks," on display at an airport bookstore ✈️📖
Seeing my work reach places far and wide fills my heart with so much joy and gratitude.
Seeing my work reach places far and wide fills my heart with so much joy and gratitude.
June 6, 2024 at 5:34 AM
I just had to share a heartwarming moment that has made my day - a friend spotted my debut picture book, "Mother of Sharks," on display at an airport bookstore ✈️📖
Seeing my work reach places far and wide fills my heart with so much joy and gratitude.
Seeing my work reach places far and wide fills my heart with so much joy and gratitude.
GUESS WHAT IS FINALLY HITTING A SCREEN NEAR YOU IN A FEW WEEKS!!! #OceanXplorers premieres Sunday, August 18, at 9/8c on @natgeotv. Streaming soon on DisneyPlus and Hulu. Check out the OFFICIAL trailer here: www.facebook.com/reel/1192904...
June 6, 2024 at 2:55 AM
GUESS WHAT IS FINALLY HITTING A SCREEN NEAR YOU IN A FEW WEEKS!!! #OceanXplorers premieres Sunday, August 18, at 9/8c on @natgeotv. Streaming soon on DisneyPlus and Hulu. Check out the OFFICIAL trailer here: www.facebook.com/reel/1192904...
✨ A HUGE GRACIAS for the AMAZING support! 📚
Overwhelmed with gratitude for all the love "Sea of Constellations" has received since launch! Available for order NOW wherever books are sold near you.
Overwhelmed with gratitude for all the love "Sea of Constellations" has received since launch! Available for order NOW wherever books are sold near you.
May 29, 2024 at 12:43 AM
✨ A HUGE GRACIAS for the AMAZING support! 📚
Overwhelmed with gratitude for all the love "Sea of Constellations" has received since launch! Available for order NOW wherever books are sold near you.
Overwhelmed with gratitude for all the love "Sea of Constellations" has received since launch! Available for order NOW wherever books are sold near you.
Crying from joy. Gracias, gracias, gracias for believing in the messages of comunidad, friendship, bravery, and selflessness that my new picture book has amongst its pages. Sea of Constellations/Océano de constelaciones is available NOW!!!
May 28, 2024 at 9:32 AM
Crying from joy. Gracias, gracias, gracias for believing in the messages of comunidad, friendship, bravery, and selflessness that my new picture book has amongst its pages. Sea of Constellations/Océano de constelaciones is available NOW!!!
Embrace nature indoors for your mental wellness and transform your space into a serene sanctuary. Here are my tips🌿
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May 27, 2024 at 3:21 AM
Embrace nature indoors for your mental wellness and transform your space into a serene sanctuary. Here are my tips🌿
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Today's FREE newsletter tries to understand humanity's innate connection to nature and its implications for mental health.
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May 19, 2024 at 11:58 PM
Today's FREE newsletter tries to understand humanity's innate connection to nature and its implications for mental health.
melissacristinamarquez.substack.com/p/the-biophi...
melissacristinamarquez.substack.com/p/the-biophi...
Wow. Just wow. I love reading the reviews mis libros get, and this just made my entire week.
April 23, 2024 at 10:08 PM
Wow. Just wow. I love reading the reviews mis libros get, and this just made my entire week.
Exciting News! My debut book for adults, "SHARK CODE: LESSONS FROM NATURE'S FIERCEST PREDATORS" is coming! Dive into a fresh perspective on sharks and oceans - stay tuned for updates.
April 4, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Exciting News! My debut book for adults, "SHARK CODE: LESSONS FROM NATURE'S FIERCEST PREDATORS" is coming! Dive into a fresh perspective on sharks and oceans - stay tuned for updates.