The present project aims to understand the effects of the NIS A. armata on the Azorean littoral communities, and predict how the species abundance will influence the islands’ coastal biodiversity under future climate change scenarios. In addition, this project evaluates Asparagopsis potential as an alternative resource for commercial exploitation. A major outcome will be to provide advice towards the establishment of innovative and profitable investments in sectors with economic and societal benefits to the Azorean population, while mitigating the species negative impact in coastal communities.
European Regional Development Fund, Regional Fund for Science and Technology of the Azorean Government.
Afonso Costa Lucas PrestesIsland Aquatic Ecology
Ana Maria Loureiro da SecaIsland Aquatic Ecology
Artur GilIsland Environmental Risks & Society - IERS
Artur GilIsland Environmental Risks & Society - IERS
Eva Cacabelos ReyesIsland Biodiversity, Biogeography & Conservation - IBBC
Gustavo Oliveira de Meneses MartinsIsland Aquatic Ecology
João Faria de Oliveira SantosIsland Aquatic Ecology
Marc Fernandez MorronIsland Aquatic Ecology
Maria do Carmo BarretoIsland Environmental Risks & Society - IERS