I am a marine ecologist with a focus on coastal environments in tropical and sub-tropical regions. Currently enrolled in the PhD programme on Animal Behaviour at MARE-ISPA, my research examines the migration and in-water behaviour of green turtles in West Africa. This region is home to one of the largest populations of green turtles globally, yet much remains unknown about their in-water ecology. My PhD aims to explore their migratory patterns, habitat preferences, social structures, and diet across key West African sites (Banc d’Arguin, Saloum Delta, and Bijagós Archipelago).
Using innovative methods such as DNA metabarcoding, stable isotope analysis, and underwater cameras, I aim to advance sea turtle ecology knowledge and inform better conservation strategies.