The Revelator - Marina De León

Marina De León

is a wildlife biologist and disease ecologist living in Puerto Rico. She has traveled the world documenting rare animals. De León is a passionate microbiologist and wildlife conservationist whose work bridges field ecology, molecular biology, and microbiome research to address pressing environmental and ecological challenges. With a Ph.D. in microbiology from UC Davis, she specializes in amphibian biology and ecology, focusing on disease ecology, toxin-producing microbes, and conservation strategies for endangered species. Her fieldwork thus far spans Central and North America, where she conducts extensive surveys of amphibian populations, investigates the spread of chytrid fungal pathogens, and contributes to the understanding of microbial symbioses in wildlife.

https://www.inaturalist.org/people/marina_d

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Palm Oil Continues to Plague Borneo’s Orangutans, Elephants, and Other Icons

Despite 35 years of awareness campaigns, palm oil plantations still devastate the landscape of this biodiversity hotspot and the animals who depend on native forests.

May 16, 2025

Marina De León

Despite 35 years of awareness campaigns, palm oil plantations still devastate the landscape of this biodiversity hotspot and the animals who depend on native forests.