Melissa Cristina Márquez is a science communicator, author, wildlife educator, and marine scientist. She specializes in marine biology, conservation, and ocean exploration, with a particular focus on sharks and other marine predators. Since joining Forbes in 2018, Márquez has
When Sharks Return, Reefs Respond
Scientists found that when sharks return, their presence alone — not just their appetite — changes the way prey live, feed, and reproduce, transforming the reef.
Why Massachusetts Is Cracking Down On Shore-Based White Shark Fishing
Shore-based anglers targeting great white sharks for viral fame now face stricter rules on Cape Cod.
Shark Photobomb: Nurse Shark Records Rare Great White Encounter
Florida Atlantic University researchers accidentally documented a great white shark in an area where they're rarely seen, thanks to a nurse shark’s camera.
The Ecological Fallout Of Losing White Sharks In South Africa
When top predators vanish, everything shifts. False Bay’s white shark disappearance has set off a chain reaction affecting prey, competitors, and habitats.
Retention Bans Help Sharks - But Only Up To A Point
A global review of shark mortality shows big gaps in the data, especially for rays and coastal species.