CONSULTANTS
NA has extensive experience in phylogeography and evolution of invasive seaweeds, in particular Asparagopsis, and has developed a strong interest in exploring and understanding biological diversity by means of integrative approaches at several taxonomical and biological levels of organization
Nikolaos Andreakis
Australian Institute of Marine Science
CY has a decade of experience working with molecular phylogenetics and species distribution models in terrestrial and marine environments. Recent research includes examining changing distributions of British kelps and wracks, Europe‐wide studies of coastal and marine invasive species, and next generation sequencing of coralline algae.
Chris Yesson
Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London
Helena Abreu
ALGAplus Lda
HA is the co‐founder and director of ALGAplus Lda, responsible for the customer relationship and R&D activities. She became a marine biologist in the Universidade dos Açores where she first started to work with macroalgae. She later got expertise in seaweed physiology and cultivation, having worked in Chile, USA, Ireland and Portugal. While in research, she actively participated in the writing, technical component and management of several national and EU projects
Leonel Pereira
University of Coimbra
LP is a Professor at the University of Coimbra. His main scientific interests are: Phycology, Marine Biotechnology, Biodiversity and Taxonomy, Bioinformatics and Databases, Environmental Assessment, Nutrition and Thalassotherapy. He has published 29 papers in scientific journals and proceedings of events, has 14 book chapters and 8 books published. He has 34 items of technical production and has received 3 awards and/ or honor.
