Episode 34: An Interview with Marine Parasitologist, & Marine Invertebrate Zoologist Dr. Jeb Byers!
- Marine Enthusiasts
- Jul 16
- 1 min read

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!
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