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Author: Matthew Larsen

I am a second year master's student at Coastal Carolina University in the Abel Lab. My interests focus on the ecology and life history of large marine megafauna with a central focus on elasmobranchs. When not working directly on or assisting with research, I try to focus on increasing scientific communication for marine causes. In my free time, I try to be on the water or hidden away reading.
Ecology of Fear: Current Implications of Orca Presence on Narwhal Behavior and Future Trends
Behavior Biological oceanography Biology Climate Change Conservation Ecology Sea Ice Trophic Ecology

Ecology of Fear: Current Implications of Orca Presence on Narwhal Behavior and Future Trends

The ecology of fear is a hypothesis that predators drive habitat use and behavior in prey species. In the Arctic,…
December 20, 2018December 24, 2018 Matthew Larsen
The Biological Big Bang: Testing the hypothesis that sperm whales use auditory bursts to stun prey and other proposed feeding strategies.
Behavior Biology Conservation deep sea Ecology Methodology Physiology Trophic Ecology

The Biological Big Bang: Testing the hypothesis that sperm whales use auditory bursts to stun prey and other proposed feeding strategies.

Article Fais, A., Johnson, M., Wilson, M., Soto, N. A., & Madsen, P. T. (2016). Sperm whale predator-prey interactions involve…
November 27, 2018December 10, 2018 Matthew Larsen
In the hot seat: Hot spots for pelagic shark movement reflect hot spots for commercial longline fisheries in the North Atlantic.
Sharkbites Saturday

In the hot seat: Hot spots for pelagic shark movement reflect hot spots for commercial longline fisheries in the North Atlantic.

Check out the latest from Matt Larsen about shark habitat around the globe, and how these areas overlap with fishing…
November 17, 2018November 19, 2018 Matthew Larsen
Jumbo Shrimp: The First Definitive Evidence of a Megalodon Nursery
Sharkbites Saturday

Jumbo Shrimp: The First Definitive Evidence of a Megalodon Nursery

Where did baby Megalodon sharks hang out? In nurseries of course! Read on to learn more about how scientists identified…
September 1, 2018September 3, 2018 Matthew Larsen
Hungry Shark: Examining the diet of tiger sharks in South Africa during different life stages.
Sharkbites Saturday

Hungry Shark: Examining the diet of tiger sharks in South Africa during different life stages.

Tiger sharks aren't shy when it comes to their diets! Check out this article to read more about how these…
July 7, 2018July 10, 2018 Matthew Larsen
Citizen Science and Undersea Stars: The Value of Photographs to Global Megafauna Biology
Sharkbites Saturday

Citizen Science and Undersea Stars: The Value of Photographs to Global Megafauna Biology

Check out this article about how tourist pictures of whale sharks are helping scientists learn about whale shark populations around…
April 14, 2018December 23, 2021 Matthew Larsen

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