OUR WORK
MOVES BEYOND
describing impacts
ARLopes Research Group — Our work moves beyond describing impacts
Our work explores how climate change and chemical contamination influence the physiology and behaviour of marine life, with a particular focus on early life stages, reproduction and biologically sensitive interactions that underpin ecosystem stability.
By integrating physiology, behavioural ecology, and ecotoxicology, we uncover how organisms respond, adapt, or fail under combined stressors such as ocean warming, hypoxia, and emerging pollutants. Our work moves beyond describing impacts — we seek to understand the mechanisms that define resilience, tipping points, and adaptive potential, contributing to forward-thinking conservation strategies and evidence-based management of marine ecosystems.
Our research group is based at MARE – Marine and Environmental Science Centre at the Faculty of Science, University of Lisbon
IN THE LAST 5 YEARS
IN THE FIELD
Knowledge that supports the conservation of our oceans.
Our team is composed of dedicated marine biologists and researchers committed to advancing the understanding and protection of marine ecosystems. Bringing together expertise in experimental marine biology, ecophysiology, and behavioural ecology, the team works collaboratively to study ocean biodiversity, assess ecosystem health, and develop science-based solutions for sustainable ocean management.
Through innovation, rigorous research, and a shared passion for the marine environment, our team strives to contribute meaningful knowledge that supports the conservation and responsible stewardship of our oceans.
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Several press articles have highlighted my research to marine science
Throughout my scientific career, several press articles have highlighted my research and contributions to marine science. In these news pieces, my work on the impacts of climate change and pollution on marine ecosystems has been frequently discussed, particularly my project “Under Pressure,” which studies how rising ocean temperatures and emerging pollutants affect the relationships between marine organisms.
