{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"She Moved Across the World to Study Devil Rays\u2026 Here\u2019s Why It Matters","description":"Devil rays are some of the most mysterious animals in the ocean, yet most people have never heard of them. In this episode, we sit down with marine scientist Marta Palacios to uncover what makes these animals so unique and why they need protection. From their behavior to the threats they face, this conversation reveals why devil rays deserve far more attention in ocean conservation. Marine biology careers don\u2019t always follow a straight path, and Marta\u2019s journey proves it. Moving from Spain to La Paz, Mexico, she turned a passion for diving into a career studying mobulid rays. We break down how she built her career, what it\u2019s like working in the field, and what early-career scientists can learn from her experience. Ocean conservation depends on people who are willing to take risks, follow their curiosity, and commit to protecting species that most people overlook. Devil rays may not get the spotlight like sharks or whales, but they are just as important to ocean ecosystems, and their future depends on better awareness and action. \ud83d\udc49 Listen to the full episode and learn how you can be part of ocean conservation. Connect with us: Website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/37TMqeKInstagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/3eorwXZ  YouTube:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@beyondjawspodcast7591 Dave:&amp;nbsp; Website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.lostsharkguy.com\/  Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/3q1J9Q5 YouTube:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@lostsharkguy Andrew: Website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.speakupforblue.com\/ Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/37g5WkG YouTube:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@SpeakUpForBlueTV &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Beyond Jaws: Exploring Shark Science and Conservation","author_url":"https:\/\/beyondjaws.libsyn.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40581775\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40581775"}