2010: Ph.D. Biology (specialty Ecology), University of Coimbra, Portugal, with training at:
University of Murcia (Ecology Dept.), Spain;
AZTI Tecnalia, San Sebastian, Spain; and
SCCWRP Southern California Coastal Water Research Project, USA
2005: M.Sc. Ecology, University of Coimbra, Portugal
2002: First Degree Biology, University of Coimbra, Portugal
marine, coastal and estuarine benthic ecology
ecological indicators & modelling
biodiversity & ecosystem services
marine biological invasions dynamics & impacts
anthropogenic disturbance & climate change (e.g. seafloor integrity, eutrophication)
environmental policies & conservation