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My research aims understanding state shift transitions in benthic marine systems. Particularly, I am very interested in macroalgal ecosystems. My recent research focuses on determining the effects of inherent conditions on the resilience of these ecosystems to change agents. I mix surveys with manipulative experiments (field and lab) to conceptualize state transitions. I am very interested in modeling as well to predict tipping points and mechanisms behind regime shifts.

• Trophic ecology, Population ecology, Ecophysiology, Marine Mammals, Interaction with Fisheries • Research line focused on trophic ecology studies on marine mammals using, among other techniques, the stable isotope analysis to estimate trophic position and trophic niche diversity, diet diversity, predator plasticity and evaluate the variations of these parameters to different temporary scales and in different scenarios that include competition with fishing and environmental variability among others

Arthopod phylogenomics and divergence time estimation

Study of the ecology and conservation of marine benthic communities under climate change scenario.

I have strong interests in experimental ecology. My research comprises 5 main areas: 1) biotic interactions, particularly herbivory, plant-animal and predator-prey interactions 2) landscape ecology, especially to understand the drivers of spatial heterogeneity in ecosystem processes 3) the effects of disturbances on plant and animal species 4) understanding ecosystem stability and alternative stable states 5) drivers and consequences of animal movement on ecosystem function

Comparative phylogeography and conservation status of cave-dwelling spiders in the Dinarides