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I'm a researcher at CCMAR, Faro, Portugal, dedicated to unravelling the intricate relationships between species and their environment.
My research explores the dynamics of ecological networks, with a particular focus on the impacts of climate change and human-induced disturbances on species distributions and interactions. I'm passionate about applying biogeographic and macroecological principles to understand patterns of biodiversity and ecosystem function.
In addition to my research, I actively engage with the scientific community through the blog Geekcologist, where I share insights on ecology, biogeography, and R programming.
Outreach articles:
Mestre F et. al. (2025). Navigating the Balance: Mapping Shipless, Preservation, and Mitigation Areas for Marine Biodiversity. Edited by van der Ree, R. TransportEcology.info.
Guise I, Silva B, Mestre F, Muñoz-Rojas J, Duarte MF & Herrera JM (2024). Alterações climáticas comprometem azeites com Denominação de Origem Protegida na Península Ibérica. Voz do Campo, nº 292: 118-120.
Mestre F, Ascensão F & Bastazini VAG (2025). The Silent Impact: How Roads Are Eroding Europe’s Food Webs. Current Conservation.
Bastazini VAG, Mestre F & Ascensão F (2025). The domino effect of roads on biodiversity: How the impacts of wildlife-vehicle collisions propagate through food webs. Edited by van der Ree, R. TransportEcology.info.
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