Paseo Podcast: Sharing Puerto Rican Stories

Ep 79: Shark Talk with Marine Biologist Melissa Cristina Márquez + Residente vs J Balvin, B.C. Fugitive Caught in Puerto Rico, PR Status News

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Puerto Rican marine biologist Melissa Cristina Márquez has appeared in places like Forbes, Good Morning America & National Geographic. Her next stop? Our podcast! Listen to this episode to learn more about Melissa's work, shark myths, the reasons shark research is lacking in Puerto Rico, obstacles preventing more Latinas from entering the STEM field & more!

In the second half of the show, we break down the latest Puerto Rican News Headlines, including:

  • The Residente & J Balvin beef
  • La Borinqueña Becomes the First Afro-Latina Superhero Action Figure
  • B.C. fugitive being caught in Puerto Rico
  • PR Status News
  • Ariana DeBose winning the SAG award for Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role
  • Former NBA player José Juan Barea teams up with Hotelier to build a multi-sports complex called JUMP Sports Development Center in Hato Rey
  • & More!

    • Guest:

    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Marine Biologist

    Host:

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    ★ About Our Guest(s) & Other Fun Links ★

    Melissa Cristina Márquez Website ★ https://www.melissacristinamarquez.com

    Melissa Cristina Márquez TEDx Talk #1 ★ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_29pSR37bk&t=1s

    Melissa Cristina Márquez TEDx Talk #2 ★ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT_HBQWxgo0&t=1s

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    Sounds ★ MEINL Percussion

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