Andrea Denise Marshall

I am a principal scientist for the Marine Megafauna Foundation and director of it's global manta ray research program. As a conservation biologist I focus my team’s efforts towards key aspects of the biology and ecology of both species of manta ray in aggregation sites across the globe. I have or currently work in areas like Mozambique, Ecuador, Indonesia, Myanmar and Florida. Through my Foundation I also work to develop science based managements strategies for manta rays and work with stakeholders, investors and government to develop practical solutions for their conservation in key areas, particularly the development of protected areas and eco-tourism. I am also scientific advisor for Manta Matcher, a global online automated database for manta rays which is open sourced resource for all.