Ester Serrão

Ester Serrão is a renowned researcher at the Centro de Ciências do Mar (CCMAR) and a professor at the University of Algarve, specializing in marine biology and the ecological impacts of invasive species. She has been actively studying the invasive macroalga Rugulopteryx okamurae, sharing insights on its introduction to the Mediterranean and its detrimental effects on local biodiversity. Her research highlights the significant ecological shifts resulting from the proliferation of this species along the Portuguese coast, particularly in the Algarve region.