Mathew Denton
Mathew is a Biologist at the USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center whose interests include population ecology, animal behavior, and conservation biology.
His research working with crocodilians, sea turtles, and other species utilizes a multidisciplinary approach including radio/gps telemetry, mark recapture studies, and stable isotope analysis. Research has taken him from Costa Rica to the U.S. Virgin Islands, with over 10 years' experience conducting research in the coastal areas of South Florida.
Before his employment with the USGS, Mathew spent 4.5 years as a wildlife technician for the University of Florida, working with several reptile and amphibian species within the Greater Everglades.
Education and Certifications
M.S., Environmental Sciences, Florida Atlantic University, 2014
B.S., Biology/Ecology, Florida Atlantic University, 2005
Science and Products
Carbon and nitrogen isotopic values from three omnivorous turtles, vegetation, and potential prey resources in the Santa Fe River, Florida sampled 2019-2020
Carbon and nitrogen isotopic analysis of Diamondback terrapin tissues, vegetative, and benthic invertebrate resources within Barnegat Bay, New Jersey during 3 sampling sessions between 2011-2019
Stable isotope ratios of carbon and nitrogen from diamondback terrapins and resources within Southern Everglades and Key West National Wildlife Refuge, sampled 2012-2013
Dietary niche of three omnivorous turtle species in a northern Florida river: Insights from stable isotope analysis
Isotopic niche of New Jersey terrapins suggests intraspecific resource partitioning, and little variability following a major hurricane
Stable isotope analysis enhances our understanding of diamondback terrapin Malaclemys terrapin foraging ecology
Diet of diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) in subtropical mangrove habitats in South Florida
Malaclemys terrapin rhizophorarum (mangrove diamond-backed terrapin)
Home range and movements of American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) in an estuary habitat
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Science and Products
Carbon and nitrogen isotopic values from three omnivorous turtles, vegetation, and potential prey resources in the Santa Fe River, Florida sampled 2019-2020
Carbon and nitrogen isotopic analysis of Diamondback terrapin tissues, vegetative, and benthic invertebrate resources within Barnegat Bay, New Jersey during 3 sampling sessions between 2011-2019
Stable isotope ratios of carbon and nitrogen from diamondback terrapins and resources within Southern Everglades and Key West National Wildlife Refuge, sampled 2012-2013
Dietary niche of three omnivorous turtle species in a northern Florida river: Insights from stable isotope analysis
Isotopic niche of New Jersey terrapins suggests intraspecific resource partitioning, and little variability following a major hurricane
Stable isotope analysis enhances our understanding of diamondback terrapin Malaclemys terrapin foraging ecology
Diet of diamondback terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin) in subtropical mangrove habitats in South Florida
Malaclemys terrapin rhizophorarum (mangrove diamond-backed terrapin)
Home range and movements of American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis) in an estuary habitat
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.