A5027690606- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Echinoderm biology and ecology
- Marine and fisheries research
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
- Mollusks and Parasites Studies
- Cruise Tourism Development and Management
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Environmental Conservation and Management
- Island Studies and Pacific Affairs
- Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Oil Palm Production and Sustainability
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Ichthyology and Marine Biology
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Biodiversity
- Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Maritime Ports and Logistics
University of Coimbra
2022-2023
Centro Nacional de Endemias
2017-2020
Princip (Czechia)
2017
Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa
2015
Madeira Tecnopolo
2001-2003
Solving the grand challenges described in The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development requires transformative approaches to bolster ocean education and promote more positive outcomes. We will describe one such novel effort currently underway, called All Alliance, which brings together educators from different parts world alongside evaluation researchers form an evidence-based learning network, a type community practice, designed collaboration, learning,...
This study describes sea urchin spatial distribution in relation to environmental factors, and the relationship between Diadema antillarum density algal abundance. Twenty-three transects around Madeira Island were surveyed by scuba divers, cover determined situ. Sampling sites along these characterised terms of distance from tide line, water depth, substratum type, bottom declivity turbulence. was dominant species. Paracentrotus lividus Arbacia lixula occurred at shallower depths (2-6 m),...
Reliable taxonomy underpins communication in all of biology, not least nature conservation and sustainable use ecosystem resources. The flexibility taxonomic interpretations, however, presents a serious challenge for end-users concepts. Users need standardised continuously harmonised reference systems, as well high-quality complete data sets, but these are generally lacking non-specialists. solution is dynamic, expertly curated web-based tools. Pan-European Species-directories Infrastructure...
The ecology of reef fish varies with depth, although patterns in diversity remain largely undescribed, particular the complementarity their taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic facets. In present study we investigated on 21 reefs, at depths ranging from 3 to 31m, Príncipe Island (Gulf Guinea). Taxonomic decreased monotonically depth; pattern was less accentuated for diversity. Functional saturated high levels taxonomic diversity, reflecting redundancy species traits, particularly shallower...
Rhodolith seabeds are ‘ecosystem engineers’ composed of free-living calcareous red macroalgae, which create extensive marine habitats. This study addressed how depth influenced the structure (size and morphology) rhodoliths abundance associated floral faunal epibionts across Eastern Atlantic Ocean. Sampling was carried out at two sites within five regions (Brittany, Galicia, Madeira, Gran Canaria, Principe Island), from temperate to tropical, covering a latitudinal gradient 47°, in three...
Grazing by Diadema antillarum sea urchins is well documented for coral reefs, although information scarce the eastern part of Atlantic Ocean, where rocky substrate dominates bottom. This study analysed grazing activity D. upon algal communities living on rock substrates, and its possible impact subtidal communities. Controlled feeding experiments using exclusion cages were performed between May September 1998 at Madeira Island (NE Atlantic). Three experimental treatments used: (1) closed to...
Accurate mapping of marine benthic habitats, using acoustic technologies such as Side-Scan Sonar (SSS), is a useful tool for conservation and management, well to support zoning processes maritime activities in the coastal environment. Georeferenced habitat maps can improve management isolated tropical ecosystems, where rapid unsustainable anthropogenic development often occurs. In this study, SSS was employed map subtidal habitats Principe Island (Gulf Guinea, West Africa) determine areas...
Coastal seascapes are often composed of a mosaic interconnected habitats. Transitions between adjacent habitats special relevance to the ecology many reef-associated organisms. In this study, we tested (i) whether degree similarity in composition and structure coastal fish assemblages differed three seascape types, (ii) differences taxonomic phylogenetic diversity were consistent types. We sampled species from diverse shallow waters surrounding island Príncipe (Gulf Guinea, eastern Atlantic...