Maria Altamirano. Teacher. CEIMAR – UMA
Associate Professor at the Botany & Plant Physiology Dept. of Univ. Málaga.
Invasive seaweeds on Southern Spain coasts for more than 15 years, focusing on the genus Asparagopsis, Caulerpa cylindracea and since 2016 on Rugulopteryx okamurae. Ecology, physiology and impacts of the invasive species, and the relationship with native communities. Coordination of the scientific advisor team for the Spanish Ministry on management of R. okamurae invasion, including the development of the risk analysis and national control strategy. ORCID Ref. paper DOI.