Estuarine Ecology1. River flow is one of the most important factors structuring the dynamics of estuarine ecosystems. The interannual variability of river flow has a marked effect on communities' dynamics, and also on ecosystem connectivity and functioning. Thus, I aim to identifying how river flow shifts ecosystem functioning and connectivity.
2. Continue developing basic and applied ecological studies in estuarine ecosystems. |
Fish Migration1. Identify and reevaluate the life history patterns of ecological/economic relevant fish species through the analysis of otolith microchemistry.
2. Investigate the mechanisms that allow a given fish species to opt for different life history tactics. 3. Develop laboratory experiments to test hypothesis based on the interpretation of otolith microchemistry data. |
Biological Invasions1. Quantify the impact of non-indigenous species (NIS) on the functioning of estuarine ecosystems, through multidisciplinary and holistic research.
2. Investigate why some NIS are so successful in invading estuarine ecosystems. |
