Episode 34: An Interview with Marine Parasitologist, & Marine Invertebrate Zoologist Dr. Jeb Byers!

Welcome to Episode 34 of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast! In today’s episode, we sit down with Invasive Species Ecologist, Marine Parasitologist, & Marine Invertebrate Zoologist Dr. Jeb Byers! Jeb Byers is a professor, marine ecologist, marine parasitologist, & invasive species researcher known for his work with the University of Georgia. In today’s interview, we sit down with Dr. Jeb Byers to discuss his career, background, the ongoing screw-worm infestation in the United States, parasites, his advice to early-career ocean professionals, & how, sometimes, when the world hands you invasive species, the only thing you can do is make lemonade.Sit back, relax, enjoy a tall glass of Georgian Sweet Tea, & dive into the latest episode of the Marine Enthusiasts Podcast!For questions, comments, suggestions, or inquiries, please don’t hesitate to email us at [email protected]. Jeb Byers’s Laboratory Website:https://jebyers.ecology.uga.eduResource 1:https://www.nps.gov/subjects/invasive/what-are-invasive-species.htmResource 2:https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/invasive-speciesResources 3:https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/species-profiles-listRadioLab Episode on Screw-Worm:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZZugDL2Pk1CP6evBu56yr?si=fQsJsxwOSICPRVWgCdKYJA&utm_source=copy-linkThe Persaud Foundation Online Courses:https://www.thepersaudcatalog.org/coursesOur LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/marineenthusiastsOur Website: https://marineenthusiastsp.wixsite.com/marineenthusiastspodOur BlueSky:https://bsky.app/profile/marineenthusiasts.bsky.socialOur Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571209183668&mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfrOur LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/marine-enthusiasts/Our Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/marineenthusiastspodcast?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrBabbel Partnership:https://tr.ee/qjnsdXJp4q