Subject Area
Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology
Emergency Management
Policy, Law, Economics, Management
Activities
I am a phytoplankton taxonomist specializing in the identification and monitoring of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in Ecuador. My work involves both field sampling and laboratory analysis. I collect water samples through oceanographic bottle sampling and net tows during research expeditions, primarily in coastal waters and the Galápagos Islands. In the laboratory, I analyze these samples using microscopy to identify phytoplankton species, focusing on harmful taxa. My research contributes to national databases, early warning systems for HABs, and policy recommendations for marine ecosystem management in the Pacific region.
Sea regions of study
North Pacific Ocean
South Pacific Ocean
Skills
Phytoplankton taxonomist
Zooplankton taxonomist
Training in oceanography
Working language(s)
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Comment(s)
I take pride in my role in advancing HAB detection and management, knowing that my work directly supports marine conservation and effective policy-making in our region.
