Dr. Matt Ware

Coastal ecologist with the UNCW Center for Marine Science
PhD in Biological Oceanography
PADI Master SCUBA Diver Trainer

[Dr. Matt Ware @mattware_phd]

@Buckette84 We'll be evacuating from Ft Myers. My guess is FGCU will close for most (if not) all of the week. Fingers crossed you guys stay out of the cone!

[Dr. Matt Ware @mattware_phd]

@Buckette84 We're likely gonna need to evacuate for this one 🫤

[Dr. Matt Ware @mattware_phd]

@mcleamj @fgcu Thanks! Got into my office this week and classes start the 19th!

[Dr. Matt Ware @mattware_phd]

Big news! A new lab is coming to @fgcu! Starting Aug '24, I'll be an Assistant Professor of Conservation Biology in the Dept of Biological Sciences. If you are a current FGCU undergrad or a prospective MSc student interested in coastal conservation, reach out! #seaturtlenerds

[Dr. Matt Ware @mattware_phd]

A holiday present to all is in @ESR_IR! @Fuentes_MMPB led this amazing team investigating what we know and what we dont about the major threats to #seaturtles, including the need to address them in combination. Check it out at https://t.co/jb666ZxOzS. @UNCW_CMS @FSUResearch

[Dr. Matt Ware @mattware_phd]

Excited to see this data roll in!

[Katherine Anarde @anardeeek]

After an incredibly hard push by @christinembaker @mattware_phd @coasthelen, with support from @joewlong @NCReserve @UNCW_CMS, the stereo cams are up! Get ready for a year of MasonBEAST: Beach Evolution Assessment using Stereo Technology on Masonboro Island. So tired, so proud.

[Dr. Matt Ware @mattware_phd]

@SeaKatrina Hey did anyone take you up on this? We're currently working on a nesting size paper for the northern Gulf and I was thinking a meta-analysis would be helpful!

[Dr. Matt Ware @mattware_phd]

Wooo! Go DOCTOR Ian!

[Dr. Matt Ware @mattware_phd]

There's a lot of concern in #SeaTurtleWorld about how #microplastics may impact nesting including incubation temperatures. So we took a crack at what concentration you would need to start causing problems. Check it out!
@Fuentes_MMPB @FrontMarineSci
https://t.co/S7435ZYTSj

[Dr. Matt Ware @mattware_phd]

#ISTS41_Cartagena is in the books! It was amazing seeing everyone in-person again and I couldn't be more proud of my comrades on the Organizing Team. Excited for the 2024 Symposium in Thailand!

[Dr. Matt Ware @mattware_phd]

So proud of the work Luna's put into making an awesome presentation for #ISTS41 investigating what the size of our turtles on SGI may mean for conservation and population management #ISTS41_Cartagena @ISTS41Cartagena @Fuentes_MMPB @FSU_EOAS

[Dr. Matt Ware @mattware_phd]

@Fuentes_MMPB @FSU_EOAS Wooo! Go Luna!!

[🌊🐢ISTS Sea Turtle Symposium @ISTS_Symposium]

We are READY!!! Ready to eat, sleep, LOVE turtles and repeat for a very thrilling week.

The Extended Program for ISTS41 is here! In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint, we will not have a printed program this year. Instead, you can download it here https://t.co/GtbcqLarkq

[Dr. Matt Ware @mattware_phd]

Had a great conversation with David Rainer at @bigbeachbrewing during #SERSTM about sea turtle nesting trends & threats along Alabama's Gulf Coast
There are a lot of dedicated people working hard to conserve these threatened species. Keep up the good work!
https://t.co/JSsFGqnFON

[Dr. Matt Ware @mattware_phd]

Woo!!! Still a long road ahead but definitely in the right direction https://t.co/pEAA7BDmnb

[Dr. Matt Ware @mattware_phd]

32yo brain: "You can still play volleyball like you're 18, right? And in sand?"

32yo body: "Ha. You're funny 😒"

Ouch

[Dr. Matt Ware @mattware_phd]

Achievement unlocked: FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot ✅

[Dr. Matt Ware @mattware_phd]

Who hasn't been there? 🤣🤣

[Oded Rechavi @OdedRechavi]

Did I accept all track changes before submitting?

[Dr. Matt Ware @mattware_phd]

Excited to announce that I will be joining @UNCW_CMS as a post-doc researcher working on habitat mapping and suitability on Masonboro Island. So grateful for my time at @FSU_EOAS with @Fuentes_MMPB and can't wait to start with @joewlong and Stephanie Kamel! @UNCW_EOS @UNCW_BaMB

[Dr. Matt Ware @mattware_phd]

Halfway through our nighttime monitoring on St George Island! They've been hit-or-miss all week but fingers crossed for a busy Week 2. Stay tuned for more scenes from our nocturnal adventures! #turtlenerds #nerdingout @Fuentes_MMPB @conserveturtles @FSU_EOAS