Dr. Andrea Marshall | |
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.jpg) Marshall in 2012 | |
| Occupation | Marine Biologist |
| Employer | Marine Megafauna Foundation |
| Known for | Research and Protection of Manta Rays, Whale Sharks, and other large marine animals |
| Spouse | Janneman Conradie |
| Education | PhD from Queensland University |
| Awards | National Geographic Emerging Explorer 2013, Women Divers Hall of Fame |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Marine Biology, Marine Conservation, Photography |
| Institutions | Marine Megafauna Foundation |
| Thesis | Biology and Population Ecology of Manta Birostris in Southern Mozambique (2008) |
| Doctoral advisor | Michael Bennett |
| Website | http://www.queenofmantas.com/ |
Andrea Marshall is a marine biologist known for wildlife conservation and research on large marine animals like manta rays & whale sharks. Marshall is co-founder and a principal scientist of the Marine Megafauna Foundation, where she leads many of MMF’s projects around the world.[1]
Marshall is the subject of the Natural World documentary Andrea: Queen of Mantas.[2] In 2013, she was named a National Geographic "Emerging Explorer" for her pioneering research and conservation work.[3]
In early 2024, Marshall suffered a life-threatening stroke as a result of a ruptured aneurism while working in Mexico. Marshall survived after weeks in a coma, but lives with life-changing impairments.[4]
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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- ^ "Announcing the 2013 Class of Emerging Explorers". National Geographic Society Newsroom. 2013-05-15. Retrieved 2019-10-30.
- ^ Russell, Mark 'Crowley' (2024-02-21). "Andrea Marshall in intensive care after stroke". DIVE Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-04.