Biodiversity and ecology

Current problems in biodiversity and ecology stem from threats such as climate change, habitat loss, deforestation, coastal development, fisheries, and agricultural expansion. To address these challenges, we develop innovative strategies that improve biodiversity conservation given local socio-economic contexts. Our services include detailed studies on the biology of marine fauna and flora, ecology, habitats, and the impact of human activities on biodiversity.

Services we provide include:

  • Biology and ecology of marine mammals, fish, sharks, rays, turtles, and megafauna

  • Benthic ecology, primary producer habitats, hard and soft corals, and seagrasses

  • Coral reef ecology

  • Fisheries biology and ecology

  • Mangrove biology and ecology

  • Marine protected areas and spatial ecology

  • Marine biosecurity and introduced marine pests

  • Coastal dunes, wetlands, estuaries and geomorphology

  • Climate change impacts

  • Marine restoration

  • Sustainable fisheries