Our group combines Ethology, Ecology and Evolution, with a particular focus on the nektonic fauna of transitional waters (i.e. coastal lagoons) and wetland areas. Our main topics and projects developed in recent years concern: 1. Wildlife monitoring with non-invasive methods, such as bio-acoustic methodologies and photo-video trapping. 2. Behavioural ecology and life histories of animal species of particular conservation interest, that can be used as study models or ecological indicators. The main focus is on nektonic communities, including fishes, crustaceans and freshwater turtles. We are especially interested in investigating the interactions between invasive and native species in a perspective of management and restoration.

Behavioral Biology
Biology of interactions
Conservation Biology
Ecology
Ethology
Ichthyology
Population Biology
Zoology

A project investigating nektonic communties or populations living in transitional waters and wetland areas, with a particular focus on the interactions between invasive and native species in a perspective of management and restoration.

fishes, crustaceans, freshwater turtles, behavioural ecology, life history, population structure and dynamics, management, restoration, invasive species

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