Meet Jaelen Myers, an inspiring marine biologist who has turned her love for aquatic life into a successful academic career. Hailing from Illinois, Jaelen completed her undergraduate degree in environmental biology and furthered her education with a master's in reproductive physiology in fishes. Today, Jaelen is pursuing her PhD at James Cook University in Australia, where she dives deep into the world of stingrays and their ecological importance. As a gifted science communicator, Jaelen shares her knowledge and experiences with a wide audience, inspiring future generations to protect the ocean. Connect with Jaelen Myers: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stingray.savvy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaelenMyers TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stingray.savvy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaelen.myers.9?mibextid=LQQJ4d Share your conservation journey on the podcast by booking here: https://calendly.com/sufb/sufb-interview   Fill out our listener survey: https://www.speakupforblue.com/survey   Join the audio program - Build Your Marine Science and Conservation Career: https://www.speakupforblue.com/career   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc