[2024 - ] Biology of Marine Vertebrates. First degree in Marine Biology, University of Coimbra (Campus UC Figueira da Foz)
[2024] Course on Spatial Data Analysis in Ecology with R. PhD students, University of Cádiz (Spain)
[2023 - ] Evolutionary Biogeography and Spatial Modelling, Master degree in Ecology and International Master in Applied Ecology, Univ. of Coimbra.
[2023 - ] Ecological Restoration: rivers and coastal systems. Advanced course for Biology students, University of Coimbra
[2023 - ] Introduction to Coastal and Marine Ornithology. First degree in Marine Biology, University of Algarve
[2022 - ] Coastal and Marine Ornithology. Master degree in Marine Biology, University of Algarve
[2022 - ] Introduction to Marine Policy, Master degree in Marine Biology and Global Changes, Univ. of Coimbra.
[2006 - ] Biodiversity Conservation and Management, Master degree in Ecology and International Master in Applied Ecology, Univ. of Coimbra.
[2006 - ] Conservation Biology, First degree in Biology, Univ. of Coimbra.
[2009 - 2013] Biostatistics, First degree in Biology, Univ. of Coimbra.
[2014] Invited lecturer to the workshop "Applied Statistics in Biology" at Institute of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon.
[2010] Advanced Ph.D course in Biosciences, Univ. of Coimbra: “The role of stable isotopes in Ecology”.
=Ph.D.=
=2025=
Telmo António, University of Coimbra (Portugal). Title: "Vegetation Dynamics Along The Catena And Threat Impacts On Peatlands In The Okavango Headwaters"
Lara Cerveira, University of Coimbra (Portugal). Title: "Using seabirds to assess human stressors in coastal and pelagic Marine Nature Reserves"
=2024=
Victória Benemenn, University of Unisinos (Brazil). Title: "Foraging ecology and quantification of mercury in brown booby (Sulaleucogaster) (Boddaert, 1783) in two Brazilian archipelagos"
Diana Matos, University of Coimbra (Portugal). Title: "Tropical seabirds as indicators of Human stressors and as tools for marine spatial planning in the Tropical Atlantic"
=2022=
Jorge Pereira, University of Coimbra (Portugal). Title: "Cory’s shearwater as an indicator of Human stressors and marine spatial planning in the North Atlantic"
=2021=
Julia Finger, University of Unisinos (Brazil). Title: "Habitat use of southern giant petrels: potential environmental monitors of the Antarctic Peninsula"
Billy Mills, University of Exeter (UK). Title: "Seabird demography, foraging ecology and trophic niches to support applied conservation actions in the Antactic region"
Hélder Araújo, University of Vigo (Spain). Title: "Airplane-based abundance and distribution of seabirds off western Iberia - monitoring towards conservation."
Amaia Diaz, University of Bilbao (Spain). Title: "Beyond environmental drivers: the role of biotic interactions in driving top predators’ distribution and abundance".
Andrés de la Cruz, University of Cádiz (Spain). Title: "Habitat and population modelling for the conservation of seabirds".
Gilson Semedo, University of Coimbra (Portugal). Title: "Distribution, abundance and conservation of the Cabo Verde seabirds".
=2019=
Isabel García-Barón, University of Bilbao (Spain). Title: "Integrating marine megafauna into ecosystem- based management: a multidisciplinary approach applied to southern European waters".
José Costa, University of Coimbra (Portugal). Title: "The structure and disruption of mutualistic networks".
=2018=
Edna Correia, University of Lisbon (Portugal). Title: "Small pelagics, predatory fish and seabirds: trophic and behavioural interactions in a marine protected area in GuineaBissau".
=2017=
Marisa Isabel da Silva Gomes, University of Coimbra (Portugal). Title: "Birds in interfaces: The role of riparian bird communities in ecosystem processes".
Pedro Rodrigues, University of Aveiro (Portugal). Title: "Seabird distribution as a tool for marine conservation".
=2016=
Isabel Afán, University of Barcelona (Spain). Title: "Ecological response of marine predators to environmental heterogeneity and spatio-temporal variability in resource availability".
=2013=
Hany Alonso, University of Coimbra (Portugal). Title: "Feeding Ecology of Cory's shearwater".
=M.Sc.=
=2025=
Ana Marques, University of Coimbra. Title: “Evaluation and implementation of environmental enrichment strategies for mammals at Santo Inácio Zoo: a behavioral study using camera trap observations” (Opponent).
André Branquinho, University of Coimbra. Title: “Bird survey methodologies applied to environmental assessment, monitoring, and communication” (Opponent).
Babiá Ialá, University of Coimbra. Title: “National legislation and the importance of international conventions for the protection of biodiversity and marine resources in Guinea-Bissau in the context of climate change” (Supervisor).
=2024=
Andreia Eliseu, University of Coimbra. Title: “Environmental impact studies: impact of linear infrastructures on birds of prey and gliders” (Opponent).
João Velar, University of Coimbra. Title: “Activity patterns and niche overlap between deer and fallow deer” (Opponent).
=2023=
Roger Casado, Polytechnique University of Leiria, (Marine School Peniche). Title: “Accumulation of microplastics in North Atlantic sharks: causes, potential effects, and bioremediation strategies” (Opponent).
Bianca Ribeiro, University of UNISINOS (Brazil). Title: “The impact of multiple stresses on seabirds' extinction risk” (Opponent).
=2022=
Vitor Silva, University of Coimbra. Title: “Exposure to microplastics in pelagic and coastal seabirds from temperate and tropical marine environments” (Supervisor).
Bernardo Machado, University of Coimbra. Title: "Are male's roars honest signs of body size in Cervus elaphus hispanicus?" (Opponent).
Cécile Trocado, University of Coimbra. Title: “Identification of candidate pelagic Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) off west Africa: evaluating their effectiveness in protecting marine predators and risk of fishery bycatch” (Supervisor).
Inês Silva, University of Coimbra. Title: "Activity patterns of red and roe deer: differences between sexes" (Opponent).
=2021=
Luís Resende, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. Title: "Winter activity of swifts (Ptyonoprogne rupestris) in Vila Real. It is related with the abundance of prey, climatological condition or both?" (Opponent).
=2019=
Maria Santos, University of Coimbra. Title: "Seabirds as biomonitors of metal contamination and environmental health in the North Atlantic" (Opponent).
=2018=
Manuela Nunes, University of Coimbra. Title: "Mechanisms explaining the distribution of juvenile Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia" (Opponent).
=2017=
Roberto Mendes, University of Coimbra. Title: "Foraging ecology of Yellow-legged gulls with a marine strategy" (Opponent).
Filipa Mendes, University of Coimbra. Title: "The impact of introduced animals and plants on the São Tomé seed-dispersal network".
=2015=
Danijela Dimitrijevic, University of Coimbra. Title: "Antarcitc food-webs".
=2014=
Maria Alho, University of Lisbon. Title: "Movements and migratory activity of a pelagic bird: the bulwer's petrel (Bulweriabulweria)".
Tiago Valente, University of Coimbra. Title: "Feeding ecology of gentoo penguins Pygoscelis papua at Livingston Island (Antarctic)".
=2012=
Sue Bloom, University of Coimbra. Title: “Behaviour ecology of white chinned petrels: feeding and diving ecology and its implications in conservation” (Opponent).
Vera Romão, University of Coimbra. Title: “Trophic Ecology of Pelagic and Coastal Seabirds” (Opponent).
=2010=
Antje Chiu Werner, University of Coimbra. Title: “Pre-breeding period in Cory’s shearwater: bird quality and foraging behaviour” (Opponent).
Pedro Amorim, University of Coimbra. Title: “Dieta e Ecologia Alimentar de Garajau-rosado (Sterna dougallii) no Oceano Índico” (Opponent).
[1] Marine Biology (146 papers)
[2] PLoS ONE (142)
[3] Journal of Applied Ecology (51)
[4] Frontiers in Marine Science (34)
[5] Peer Community in Ecology (4)
[6] Diversity (8)
[7] Birds (1)
[8] Zoologia Caboverdiana (3)
[9] Airo (7)
=ISI journals=
Airo [7 manuscripts]; Animal Behaviour [2]; Aquatic Conservation; Ardea; Ardeola; Behavioural Ecology; Behavioural Processes; Biological Conservation; Biology Letters; Behavioural Ecology and Sociobiology; Biology Letters; Birds; Bird Study [2]; Bird Conservation International; CBM - Cahiers de Biologie Marine; Climate Research; Zoology; Deep-Sea Research Part I; Deep-Sea Research Part II; Diversity; Diversity and Distribution; Ecography [2] ;Current Zoology; Ecological Modelling [2]; Ecological Indicators [27]; Ecosphere [2]; Emu -Austral Ornithology; Endangered Species Research [2]; Environmental Pollution [3] ; Estuarine Coastal and Shelf Science [4]; Frontiers in Marine Science [3]; Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [2]; Global Ecology and Conservation [2]; Hydrobiologia [2]; Ibis [11]; ICES Journal of Marine Science; Italian Journal of Zoology [2]; Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International; Journal of Avian Biology [5]; Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology; Journal of Filed Ornithology [4]; Journal of Ornithology [2]; Journal of the Royal Society Interface [3]; Journal of Sea Research [2]; Journal of Visualized Experiments; Journal of Zoology [2]; Marine Ecology Progress Series [29]; Marine Environmental Research [2]; Environmental Pollution [2]; Marine Biology [4]; Marine Pollution Bulletin; Northeastern Naturalist; Oikos; Ornis Fennica; PCI Ecology; Peerage of Science; PLoS ONE [11]; Population Ecology [2]; Ringing & Migration; Royal Society of Open Science [2]; Science of the Total Environment [3]; Science Matters; Scientific Reports [3]; The Science of Nature; The Wilson Journal of Ornithology; Web Ecology.
=Project proposals from International Funding Agencies=
=2025=
HORIZON-MISS-2025-OCEAN-01, Horizon Europe, European Commission (6 project proposals; rapporteur role)
Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia, Serbia
=2024=
HORIZON-MISS-2024-OCEAN-01, Horizon Europe, European Commission (7 project proposals)
=2022=
Icelandic Research Fund, Iceland
=2021=
National Research and Development Agency (ANID) of the Ministry of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation of Chile, Chile
=2020=
French Polar Institute, France
European Science Foundation Grants, France
NWO Scientific Grants, Netherlands
=2019=
Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research, Netherlands
=2017=
National Geographic Grants Program, USA
=2016=
Chilean Antarctic Institute, INACH, Chile
=2014=
California Sea Grant Program - University of California, USA
Project Final Report: "Identification of foraging areas of little tern around breeding colony Special Protection Areas (SPAs)" conducted by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) - UK governmental organization
=2011=
Member of the international peer reviewer panel for the joint call of the European ERA-Net Scheme (http://www.netbiome.org/) - (2 proposals)