SUSTAINING LIFE
RG Sustaining Life
Aquatic Biodiversity and Socio-Ecological Systems
SUSTAINING LIFE aims to contribute to halt the current biodiversity loss and protect the invaluable services that aquatic ecosystems provide. We rely on strategic partners within the ARNET Associate Laboratory and WATER-CORE Colab, as well as field stations and living labs in the region to leverage three main areas of action:
1. Integrative biodiversity research to inform conservation and management
We aim to contribute to the conservation of freshwater and marine species and habitats, optimize fish stocks and inform the management of aquatic invasions. To that end, we will use high-throughput ecological data for biomonitoring by integrating diverse data sources.
2. Nature-based solutions for resilient socio-ecological systems
We aim to integrate data on biodiversity and ecosystem services into planning of nature-based solutions and restoration strategies across diverse landscapes, using modelling, participatory approaches, and economic valuation. Living labs will be used to convey best practices and engage citizens.
3. Enhancing assessment of contaminant impacts on aquatic and human health to ensure water safety
We aim to identify early-warning signs and elucidate the action mechanisms of target contaminants, promoting a holistic risk assessment of effluents, substances and remediation solutions. This toolbox will provide valuable insights on ecosystem and human health to inform regulators.
OUR ONGOING PROJECTS
2Qua
Water Quality and Quantity, the challenge for the…
Aqua-Impact
Assessing Trophic Effects of Invasive Alien Species on…
ARE BEST NbS
Aquatic and Riparian Ecosystems: Biodiversity and…
ATLANTIDA II
North Atlantic coastal observatory in Portugal…
CBMA – EQUIPAR+2
National Investment to Strengthen Scientific Equipment…
DIS-FUNCTIONAL
Dispersal and functional syndromes by an invasive…
FUNACTION
Aquatic Fungal biodiversity: developing knowledge and…
MarUMinho
Multidisciplinary Research Programme in Marine Science…
NUI-PLASTIC
Impact of marine plastic debris on the settlement and…
PBA
Blue Economy Pact / Pacto da Bioeconomia Azul…
RIPARIANET
Prioritising riparian ecotones to sustain and connect…
River2Ocean2.0
New Socioecological and Biotechnological Solutions for…
URBAnWat3r
Urbanisation Risks to Aquatic Biodiversity: an…
WATER-FRUITPRINT
WATER management systems for sustainable FRUIT…
OUR TEAM
RG Sustaining Life
Aquatic Biodiversity and Socio-Ecological Systems
Ronaldo Sousa
RG LEADERFreshwater Conservation
Ana Preto
RESEARCHEREnvironmental Exposome
Bruno Castro
RESEARCHERAquatic Stress Ecology
Cláudia Carvalho Santos
RESEARCHER Functional Ecology
Cláudia Pascoal
RESEARCHER Functional Ecology
Fernanda Cássio
RESEARCHERAquatic Stress Ecology
Giorgio Pace
RESEARCHER Functional Ecology
Janeide Padilha
RESEARCHERFreshwater Conservation
Marcos Rubal
RESEARCHERCoastal & Marine Ecology
Pedro Gomes
RESEARCHERCoastal & Marine Ecology
Sofia Duarte
RESEARCHERMolecular Ecology
Sara Rodrigues
RESEARCHERAquatic Stress Ecology
Alexandra Meira
PhD STUDENTFreshwater Conservation
Ana Rita Pimentão
PhD STUDENTAquatic Stress Ecology
Cleiton Korcelski
PhD STUDENTFunctional Ecology
Edmundo Ndipolifa
PhD STUDENTFreshwater Conservation
Jesús Fernández
PhD STUDENTCoastal & Marine Ecology
José Carlos Lourenço
PhD STUDENTFunctional Ecology
Pedro Costa
PhD STUDENTAquatic Stress Ecology
Ana Catarina Alves
FELLOWCoastal & Marine Ecology
Ana Sofia Matos
FELLOWCoastal & Marine Ecology
Bruno Oliveira
FELLOWMolecular Biology
Constança Oliveira
FELLOWCoastal & Marine Ecology
Davi Mundim
FELLOWCoastal & Marine Ecology
Diana Gonçalves
FELLOWFreshwater Conservation
Diana Sousa
FELLOWFreshwater Conservation
Henrique Alves
FELLOWFunctional Ecology
Marta Silva
FELLOWInvasive alien species
Matilde Costa Matos
FELLOWInvasive alien species
Nuno Faria
FELLOWFunctional Ecology
Sara Filipa Santos
FELLOWFreshwater conservation
Simão Freitas
FELLOWFunctional Ecology
