PhD, researcher at IRBIM CNR. Marine ecologist with experience in numerical ecology, spatial analysis, modelling of species distribution and mapping of suitable habitat. she worked on the study of species and communities, their spatial structure and relationship with the environment and human pressure including the impact of fishing. Recently, she worked on modelling and mapping the distribution of vulnerable marine ecosystems in the Mediterranean Sea in support of conservation. She has worked in several research institutes and universities in Europe and contributed to several national and European projects (CHARM 2, NEPHROPS, MERP-IMMERSE, DECCMA, RITMARE) that investigated on the factors limiting the distribution of species and communities, spatial planning problems and the effect of climate change on the productivity of marine ecosystems. Recently she was Principal Investigator of the international triennial project MADAMES “What is where? Mapping the hAbitat use of Demersal Assemblages to aid conservation of marine biodiversity in the central MEditerranean Sea” (2016-2020)”.
Referent:
Valentina Lauria
Support the Competent Authorities in the Mediterranean region and UNEP/MAP to facilitate the necessary cooperation for the next implementation cycle of the MSFD - Marine Strategy Framework Directive.
Referent:
Valentina Lauria
Restore deep sea ecosystems and promote social support, governance and financing.