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Mattias Cape

Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Washington

I am a biological oceanographer interested in the way interactions between atmosphere, cryosphere, and ocean impact the biomass, growth, and community composition of phytoplankton. I examine these processes using a combination of ship-based field work, satellite remote-sensing, and lab experiments, taking advantage of new technologies such as the Imaging FlowCytobot and SeaFlow flow cytometers to gain insight into the structure of phytoplankton communities. While I have a particular interest in polar regions, I am currently exploring these research themes in the North Pacific using the wealth of information collected by SeaFlow. I am also interested in science education and experiential learning, taking advantage of opportunities to teach oceanography and field methods with the Sea Education Association.
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Interests

  • Phytoplankton Ecology
  • Polar Oceanography
  • Ice-Ocean Interactions
  • Ocean Optics
  • Experiential Education

Education

  • PhD in Oceanography, 2014

    Scripps Institution of Oceanography and University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA.

  • MSc in Oceanography, 2009

    Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD, La Jolla, CA

  • BSc in Biology, Ecology, Behavior, Evolution, 2002

    University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA