Dr Sam Weber

I am a marine ecologist and conservation biologist with broad interests in tropical oceanic and island ecosystems, fisheries management, the ecology and conservation of marine vertebrates, and marine protected area (MPA) science and practice. I work on a range of marine vertebrate taxa, including sea turtles, sharks, seabirds, tuna, billfish and reef fish; applying tools such as biologging, dietary analysis, life history studies and population monitoring to inform policy and management. Results from my research have been used to compile population status assessments, inform fisheries management and support MPA designations. However, I am also interested in testing fundamental ecological hypotheses about the factors shaping the distribution, habitat use and behaviour of marine vertebrates.

Qualifications:

• 2024   PGCert (Academic Practice) University of Exeter.
• 2010   PhD Biological Sciences, University of Exeter.
• 2006  MSc Conservation & Biodiversity (Distinction), University of Exeter
• 2003  BSc (Hons.) Biochemistry (1st Class), University of Sheffield.

Career:

• 2021 – Present: Lecturer in Marine Biology, University of Exeter.
• 2017 – 2021: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Exeter.
• 2015 – 2017: Principal Conservation Scientist, Ascension Island Government.
• 2012 – 2015: Darwin Postdoctoral Research Associate, Ascension Island Government & University of Exeter
• 2011 –  2012: Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Exeter.