Andrea Marshall

Manta researcher, founder & principal scientist Marine Megafauna Foundation @marinemegafauna, National Geographic Explorer, owner Ray of Hope Expeditions & mom

[Mission Blue @MissionBlue]

Take a deeper dive into the journey to Mozambique by clicking the link down below!

https://t.co/O2zcKjBkmw

📸Andrea Marshall

[Mission Blue @MissionBlue]

Empowered by the unwavering efforts of committed Hope Spot Champions, communities, organizations, partners, and policy leaders, Mozambique continues to stand as a radiant beacon of hope.

📸Andrea Marshall

[Mission Blue @MissionBlue]

Despite facing ongoing challenges from sand mining, seismic testing, and the presence of oil industries, Mozambique's beauty perseveres.

📸Andrea Marshall

[Mission Blue @MissionBlue]

Organized with support from Hope Spot Champion Dr. Andrea Marshall, co-founder of @MarineMegafauna, we had the opportunity to experience the vibrant wildlife firsthand.

📸Andrea Marshall

[Mission Blue @MissionBlue]

On Mozambique's southern coast lies the Inhambane Seascape Hope Spot. Designated in 2022, this coastal area is rated as a Globally Outstanding marine conservation area by IUCN and recognized as a potential world heritage site by UNESCO.

📸Andrea Marshall

[Mission Blue @MissionBlue]

The productive waters of this region provide a critical habitat for migratory species and are home to the last viable population of dugongs, humpback dolphins, and oceanic manta rays.

📸Andrea Marshall

[Mission Blue @MissionBlue]

Our mission, led by @SylviaEarle, Chief Scientist Dr. @TessHempson, and Hope Spot Champion @QueenofMantas, aimed to connect with local Champions, NGOs, and policy leaders, unveiling both successes and challenges in this extraordinary region.

📸Andrea Marshall

[Andrea Marshall @QueenofMantas]

CNN InsideAfrica just featured @MarineMegafauna’s work in Moz. It was a honest & equitable portrayal of the journey we’ve been on for the last 20 yrs to fight for the conservation of the #inhambaneseascape & connect coastal communities to their ocean.

https://t.co/4aWwXfluNt

[Andrea Marshall @QueenofMantas]

@CNN features the work @MarineMegafauna is doing in Mozambique. It’s an honest & equitable portrayal of the journey we’ve been on for the last 20 yrs to fight for the conservation of the #inhambaneseascape & connect coastal communities to their ocean.

https://t.co/4aWwXfluNt

[Taryn Murray @murray_taryn]

The very cool @IUCNRedList Vulnerable reef mantas tagged by @NatureNak of @MarineMegafauna and @DalhousieU to monitor large-scale transboundary movements between #SouthAfrica and #Mozambique.

More animals to be tagged thanks to @ATAP_ZA and @saveourseas tag grant!

[Taryn Murray @murray_taryn]

The @QueenofMantas wraps up the morning session at the Shark and Ray Symposium revealing some insights on the behaviour of the @IUCNRedList Data Deficient smalleye stingray (Megatrygon microps)
#raysneedlovetoo #sharkscience

[Duncan Irschick @duncanirschick]

In collab w/@MarineMegafauna, @DigitalLife3D is pleased to release 3D whale shark - Individual TZ 209 (subadult male) filmed w/gopros off Mafia Island, Tanzania 11/22. Thx to Chris Rohner, Steph Venables & Jon Bayuk for supporting research!

Model link below!

@UMassAmherst

[Andrea Marshall @QueenofMantas]

The theme of #worldmantaday is #tourism Interacting with mantas is life changing but there is a time, place and way to do it. We need to admit that we can cause them distress. Learn more about best interaction protocols, support responsible operators & always put animals first!

[Andrea Marshall @QueenofMantas]

Happy world manta day to the most iconic, enigmatic, graceful, curious flappy fish of all time. The oceans would not be the same without you. Today we celebrate you! 🥳

[Andrea Marshall @QueenofMantas]

@Stickfigurefish @WillWhiteSharks @thegingerfish_ Well you were always the horny one so if the shark fits…😂

[Andrea Marshall @QueenofMantas]

I couldn’t be more proud to be surrounded by the incredible female divers & field biologists at @MarineMegafauna. You ladies inspire me with your strength and all that you accomplish below & above the water. Celebrating you this #WomensDiveDay 
#padiwomensdiveday  @Scubapro @PADI

[DIVE Magazine @DiveMagazine]

#sustainability takes time. Lots of time. @MarineMegafauna co-founders Andrea Marshall @QueenofMantas and @SimonPierce know exactly how much. DIVE spoke to them about MMF's formative years in #Mozambique https://t.co/dOFBY4umdD

[Andrea Marshall @QueenofMantas]

So proud of the education work @MarineMegafauna are doing with #virtualreality in Africa to help democratize the ocean for coastal communities and stimulate conservations about marine conservation. Connection to nature is everything!
🙏 to @OCEFoundation & our partners HabitatXR

[ExploringByTheSeat - Find us on BlueSky @EBTSOYP]

Crazy day for #WorldOceansWeek today - four programs - 2300 kids registered and we're off below the surface at the undersea lodge, learning about microplastics with @NRC_CNRC, doing Galapagos exploring with @BugSalome and hanging with the @QueenofMantas