I am a marine ecologist fascinated by coastal ecosystem and the behaviour of fish in their natural habitats. My research explores how fish interact with each other, respond to enviromental changes, and are affected by human activities. I also study how marine protected areas contribute to conservation and the sustainable use of ocean resources. Currently, I am a Vicenç Mut postdoctoral researcher at the Mediterranean Institute of Advanced Studies (IMEDEA-CSIC) in Mallorca, Balearic Islands.
Research
Movement ecology
Movement is a fundamental aspect of life, shaping the survival, reproduction, and interactions of individuals. Understanding how fish move helps reveal their social dynamics, habitat use, and responses to environmental changes. My research explores these movement patterns to uncover how fish interact with each other and their surroundings, and how human activities and shifting environmental conditions influence their behavior.
Tracking technology
Advancements in bio-logging and telemetry have transformed our ability to study marine ecosystems. I apply state-of-the-art tracking technologies, from high-resolution systems to large-scale acoustic arrays, to gain new insights into fish behavior. These methods generate vast datasets, requiring innovative analytical approaches. By combining advanced statistical and modeling techniques, I extract meaningful ecological patterns that inform conservation and management decisions.
Marine Protected Areas
Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) play a key role in preserving biodiversity and mitigating human impacts on marine ecosystems. A significant part of my research focuses on understanding how MPAs support fish population recovery and enhance ecosystem resilience. Through long-term monitoring and targeted research projects, I study how fish communities respond to protection measures and how extreme events, such as marine heatwaves, affect benthic ecosystems.
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