TAMUG Shark Biology and Fisheries Science Lab

Shark Biology and Fisheries Science lab at Texas A&M University at Galveston. Led by Dr. David Wells.

[Marine Ecology Progress Series (MEPS) @MEPS_IR]

@EmilyNMeese et al. investigate drivers of habitat use and potential energy channels supporting Atlantic stingrays in a subtropical estuary
https://t.co/E8GG6NBgsa

[TAMUG Shark Biology and Fisheries Science Lab @SharkBioFishSci]

We're excited to share our PI has received the well deserved honor of becoming the George P Mitchell '40 Endowed Chair in Sustainable Fisheries! 🐟🎣🦈

[Texas A&M Galveston 👍🌊 @AggiesByTheSea]

🦈 Dr. Wells is the principal investigator of the Shark Biology and Fisheries Science laboratory. The lab studies marine habitats to better understand the biology and ecology of sharks and bony fishes.

Read more: https://t.co/gD0sSPOBPi

[TAMUG Shark Biology and Fisheries Science Lab @SharkBioFishSci]

Post-doc Allison White gave a fantastic @DeptMarb seminar on using active acoustics in untrawlable habitats in the Gulf of Mexico. Allison has been a key component in the success of our greater amberjack acoustic project. Great job, Allison!

[TAMUG Shark Biology and Fisheries Science Lab @SharkBioFishSci]

The special topic on Movement & Connectivity of Large Pelagic Sharks is now completed in @FrontMarineSci! Thank you Topic Editors: @SharkMourier @Dr_Yannis @MarkMeekan @clivetrue @MarcusDrymon and to the 150+ great authors who contributed 22 Articles! https://t.co/QuhqKMXimb

[TAMUG Shark Biology and Fisheries Science Lab @SharkBioFishSci]

Congrats to PhD Candidate @EmilyNMeese for this prestigious award! We are so proud and excited to watch your continued success.

[Emily Meese @EmilyNMeese]

Someone pinch me 🥹 thank you so very much @ElasmoSociety for this huge honor of being the Gruber Award recipient 🦈💙

[TAMUG Shark Biology and Fisheries Science Lab @SharkBioFishSci]

New paper led by Dr. Richards! 58 micronekton species were used for #isotopeecology to understand deep-pelagic trophic structure in the Gulf of Mexico. Full paper: https://t.co/913S7MeOkP @AggiesByTheSea @DeptMarb @fishesarefrandz photos by @DanteFenolio

[TAMUG Shark Biology and Fisheries Science Lab @SharkBioFishSci]

New Paper! 🦈🎣 We used PSAT and acceleration data to infer recreationally caught post-release mortality among coastal Texas sharks. Thanks to our great team of collaborators: @unetweets @DrNickWhitney @ConnorFWhite @MarcusDrymon @GregStunz @IslandCampus https://t.co/bvhihnnbRA

[TAMUG Shark Biology and Fisheries Science Lab @SharkBioFishSci]

New Paper!🦈This international team of collaborators lead by Dr. Mohan @unetweets used stable isotopes and trace elements from vertebrae of Pacific white sharks to provide evidence for potential nursery habitat in the Gulf of CA. Full paper: https://t.co/D99UNvmHLt

[TAMUG Shark Biology and Fisheries Science Lab @SharkBioFishSci]

#PostDoc Opportunity: We are seeking a postdoc fellow interested in developing integrative ecosystem models with a diverse group of fisheries, wetland, GIS, and quantitative scientists @SharkBioFishSci @MarshDispatch @MasamiFujiwara and Dr. Highfield. Inquire by 2/15! Details:

[TAMUG Shark Biology and Fisheries Science Lab @SharkBioFishSci]

📢Undergrads! We plan to co-advise an REU student this summer with Dr. Rooker's Fisheries Ecology Lab at @AggiesByTheSea 🐟🦈🎣 See the info posted below and get your applications in by February 1st: https://t.co/kEKeLi5QtM

[TAMUG Shark Biology and Fisheries Science Lab @SharkBioFishSci]

Congrats to our newest Masters Student @Santiagodomsa! Santi successfully defended his Masters thesis where he tagged and analyzed movement data of giant manta rays in Bahía de Banderas, Mexico. He begins his PhD this spring at @osufwcs in the @OceanEcologyLab. Congrats Santi!

[TAMUG Shark Biology and Fisheries Science Lab @SharkBioFishSci]

Physiology, the environment, and water chem influence otolith chemical chronologies from juvenile to adult life of Pacific bluefin tuna. New paper from Dr. Mohan, Dr. Wells, and colleagues from @NOAAFisheries, @txgeosciences, and Japan Fish. Res. & Ed. https://t.co/CYQh2at8tL

[TAMUG Shark Biology and Fisheries Science Lab @SharkBioFishSci]

✨New special issue open for submission: “Trophic Ecology of Fishes” in @fishes_MDPI Guest edited by David Wells. Deadline for submissions 31 Mar 2023. 👉https://t.co/KECNsI4lBk

[Fishes MDPI @Fishes_MDPI]

🎣#MDPIFishes #SpecialIssue

🥳We are glad to announce our new Special Issue "#Trophic Ecology of Fishes" 👉🏼edited by Dr. R. J. David Wells

Deadline 31 March 2023

🔗https://t.co/LCb8CidcXu

[TAMUG Shark Biology and Fisheries Science Lab @SharkBioFishSci]

Congrats to our most recent graduates @jayy_emmy and @Mariahlivernois! Erin is off to begin her Ph.D. at @FIUCASE and Mariah has begun her Post Doc with @NBFurey. We are proud of you both and excited to watch your continued success!

[TAMUG Shark Biology and Fisheries Science Lab @SharkBioFishSci]

New Note! PhD Student @EmilyNMeese mentored NSF REU students to analyze satellite tag data of two sharks in the GOM, a region with high potential of fishery overlap. We are grateful to our collaborators @MarcusDrymon @GregStunz @IslandCampus @Fishes_MDPI https://t.co/bugJD1jyRM

[TAMUG Shark Biology and Fisheries Science Lab @SharkBioFishSci]

Please help us congratulate Dr. @Mariahlivernois! Mariah used acoustic telemetry, stable isotopes, vertebrae chemistry, and analytical techniques to create an excellent dissertation. She’s soon off to a post doc position, and she will be greatly missed! Congrats Mariah!

[TAMUG Shark Biology and Fisheries Science Lab @SharkBioFishSci]

Congrats to our newest Masters student @jayy_emmy! Erin successfully defended her thesis using @NOAAFisheries SEAMAP and @TPWDnews bottom longline survey data. She begins her PhD this fall at @FIUCASE where she will study ecological memory of a coastal ecosystem. Congrats Erin!

[TAMUG Shark Biology and Fisheries Science Lab @SharkBioFishSci]

@OceaniaSharks Congratulations Malcolm and well deserved!

[TAMUG Shark Biology and Fisheries Science Lab @SharkBioFishSci]

New Paper with colleagues in Italy, Spain, France, Greece, and Portugal🌍! SIA of cuttlefish mantle tissue proved that δ15N may serve as a useful tracer for population structure studies for marine species in this region. https://t.co/nM1PNrQXX0